Several players have stood out to Knowles during spring practice so far. He said he admires how the cornerbacks cover ...

Remember what Jaylen Reed did in Week 1 at West Virginia last season? The Penn State safety was everywhere. Playing the run, ...

Jim Knowles basically feels right at home at Penn State due to his Philadelphia roots and that reflects in his coaching philosophy. The new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator has seen a lot in ...

There's an aura around the highest-paid assistant coach in college football history. What's Jim Knowles have to say? What's ...

As Jim Knowles takes over as Penn State’s defensive coordinator, how he will use his schemes and philosophies is among the most intriguing questions for next season. In particular, linebacker ...

Knowles’ demeanor and practice viewing habits have allowed him to soak in his first few months as the leader of the Penn ...

Matt Outten is hard to miss, a 212-pound freshman whose power and explosiveness impressed the staff as a recruit. Franklin believes Outten, who played receiver, running back and special teams in high ...

Jim Knowles has a reputation for building elite defenses. He did it at Ohio State a year ago during the Buckeyes’ run to a national championship.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jim Knowles patrolled the practice field on Tuesday afternoon with the look of a man who has seen his share of spring practices. Penn State’s new defensive coordinator was ...

With more than 30 years of college coaching experience, Jim Knowles joined the Oklahoma State coaching ... Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. • A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Knowles was a three-year ...