Jim Knowles, Ohio and Penn State

Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State football for Penn State? Here’s what he said
Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Here's what he said about leaving Ohio State football.
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Knowles is now heading to Penn State, where he should have more freedom to run the type of scheme that he wants. He is also the highest-paid assistant coach in college football with a deal averaging $3.1 million, and that number can be even higher when incentives come into play. Jim Knowles leaving for Penn State now makes a lot more sense.
Former Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles answers why he left for PSU
Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said he was grateful for his three years at OSU, but the pull of his home state lured him away.
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.
Mailbox: Is Jim Knowles just a 'gunslinger', or is there more to him leaving Ohio State?
To John: Nobody in the Ohio State program is talking, but there's something very odd about Knowles' departure. Leaving to be a head coach would make sense. Leaving for the same position at a lesser rival sure smells like there is something he doesn't like about Ohio State and the way he was treated.
Penn State’s Jim Knowles on the one thing you can expect to see from his 2025 defense
The talent won’t necessarily be the same. Penn State’s 2025 defense isn’t going to be identical to Jim Knowles’ 2024 defense at Ohio State, although Nittany Lions fans would not mind if there were plenty of similarities.
Knowles wants to win it all at Penn State
Penn State introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles Tuesday morning; a seasoned coach James Franklin lured away from Ohio State where he’s had one of the top defenses in college football for the last two seasons.
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