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Penn State DC Jim Knowles in introductory press conference

Penn State hiring Jim Knowles from Ohio State is a major win for James Franklin

Jim Knowles landed at Penn State less than a week after helping Ohio State win the national championship. In those precious days following the College Football Playoff finale, the sought-after defensive coordinator had options from which to choose.

Centre Daily Times on MSN · 2d

Penn State DC Jim Knowles in introductory press conference: ‘So close to winning it all’

Naturally, there were questions about why new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles did that when he left Ohio State to join the Nittany Lions in January. Tuesday afternoon at his introductory press conference in Pegula Ice Arena, he had his chance to answer them.

The New York Times · 2d

Penn State went all-in on Jim Knowles. But the new DC craved the home-state reunion too

Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday, one week after he left Ohio State to take the job.

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.

Yahoo! Sports11d

The hiring of Jim Knowles leaves no excuses left for Penn State's James Franklin

After losing defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the Clemson Tigers ... It's safe to say he accomplished that goal. Ohio State DC Jim Knowles helped make the Buckeyes defense one of the best ...

Why Jim Knowles walked: Philosophical clash at Ohio State leads to fresh start, historic payday at Penn State

Jim Knowles' defense is not static and is certainly malleable to suggestions, but even a veteran coach has a breaking point ...

Detroit Free Press11d

Jim Knowles contract details: Penn State reportedly makes DC highest-paid assistant

James Franklin and Penn State ... on Monday by officially hiring Jim Knowles away from Ohio State. The Nittany Lions' ...

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