Tapping into Knowles’ brilliance could be the difference between a top-10 unit and one that pushes Penn State to be the ...

Ohio State had offered Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football. Michigan’s Wink Martindale will make $2.75 million in 2025.

Vic Fangio of the Eagles is believed to be the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL ($4.5 million), according to a Front Office Sports. Ohio State offered to make Knowles the highest-paid ...

The scope of Ohio State’s defensive rebuild grew on Sunday. Reports surfaced of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaving ... as part of the expanded College Football Playoff.

Penn State football coach James Franklin confirmed the news Monday morning. “Join me in welcoming Jim Knowles back to his home in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Defensive Coordinator of ...

Jan 27, 2025 Jan 27, 2025 Updated Jan 27, 2025 0 NORMAN — Oklahoma’s search for a defensive coordinator ... have offered Knowles a contract in the $3 million range. Former OC Jeff Lebby ...

Three years later Knowles has accomplished that goal as Buckeyes are the first national champions of the 12-team College Football Playoff ... to find his third defensive coordinator.

Penn State football officially hired Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator on Monday. Knowles signed a three-year deal, averaging $3.1 million each season, reported by Pete Thamel of ESPN.

Ohio State had offered Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football. Michigan’s Wink Martindale will make $2.75 million in 2025. Knowles ...