Perhaps Jim Knowles was saving one of Penn State’s best for late August. Knowles, the Nittany Lions’ defensive coordinator, ...

Penn State’s defensive front will be led by two of the premier linemen in the country – tackle Zane Durant and end Dani ...

Zakee Wheatley leads a group of Nittany Lions safeties who expect to flourish under their new defensive coordinator.

Knowles, Penn State's first-year DC, recently mentioned two PSU corners in connection with his nickel defensive back position ...

For six of the last seven years, the Big Ten champion has been either Ohio State or Michigan. But during that time, it's ...

What is usually a nickel corner in most 4-2-5 defenses is a chess piece for Knowles — and should be the key to unlocking the ...

Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions.

Jim Knowles Praises James Franklin's 'Defensive Culture' at Penn State In a new interview, Penn State's defensive coordinator says he's going to build the No. 1 defense with the Nittany Lions.

Penn State coach James Franklin will never go by “Jim,” but he is a big fan of Jim Knowles. Here’s what Franklin had to say about him during a past press conference.

UNIVERSITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State Football has announced Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator, marking a high-profile addition to the coaching staff. Knowles, who most recently led ...

On Tuesday, Knowles acknowledged that Penn State has infrastructure in place, both in terms of personnel and other assistant coaches, to continue that success. And he adds a proven acumen to the mix.

Penn State head coach James Franklin called Knowles “a strong strategist and excellent defensive mind.” The hiring is a homecoming of sorts for Knowles, who grew up in the Philadelphia area.