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ATLANTA — Jim Knowles is at his most comfortable hiding in an office, door closed, with a cup of coffee as he dissects plays and draws up game plans. He's not a mystery in the Ohio State ...

Jim Knowles was the defensive coordinator the last three seasons at Ohio State, which has as many resources as any college football team in the country. The Buckeyes won the national championship ...

James Franklin has picked up his first win over Ohio State since 2016. Penn State poached Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles over the weekend. While Ryan Day and the Buckeyes were busy ...

FILE – Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles shouts to his team during an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Coordinator Kerry Coombs was fired ...

Jim Knowles coming back to Oklahoma would be outstanding. And I’m not even talking in terms of football. Knowles, who spent four years as the defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State before ...

New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles discussed a number of topics last week in his first media session since he was hired in January. Daniel Gallen 0 ...

UPDATED: February 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM EST STATE COLLEGE – Jim Knowles had been on James Franklin’s wish list as a potential Penn State defensive coordinator since at least 2021.

Jim Knowles a Broyles Award finalist as DC at Oklahoma State Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy hired Knowles in 2018 to help slow down the high-powered offenses of the Big 12.

Jim Knowles adjusted his philosophy this offseason to limit the big plays that cost Ohio State in big games last year. The true tests of whether those changes will pay off are still to come.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Jim Knowles was asked what he thought about head coach Ryan Day’s stated expectations for a top-10 defense this season, his permanent wry smile slowly widened.

Today, we’re answering questions on new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, the future of the offensive line and which, if any, of the 2022 recruits who will join the team this summer can make an ...