Cornerbacks and defensive linemen have been the recent focus of Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in his Defender of the Day updates. But Knowles, in his first year of running the Nittany ...

When Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State’s new defensive coordinator in February, he said his main goal was to “have ...

Knowles, who spent the last three seasons directing Ohio State's defenses, inherits proven Penn State playmakers at every ...

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 ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the defending champion of the college football world, but that earned them only so much respect ...

Penn State opened a portion of its practice Tuesday evening, with several coaches and players speaking to the media following ...

Penn State cornerbacks Kenny Woseley Jr. and Audavion Collins previously have been singled out by defensive coordinator Jim ...

When Penn State’s defense is in a 4-2-5, the expectation is the fifth defensive back will be able to do a little bit of ...

The final option is Zion Tracy, who has a pick-six against Ohio State in 2024. He had 35 tackles last season with two ...

Penn State has made a massive splash by hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take the same job with the Nittany Lions. He replaces Tom Allen, who left PSU to become Clemson's ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Jim Knowles was asked what he thought about head coach Ryan Day’s stated expectations for a top-10 defense this season, his permanent wry smile slowly widened.

Today, we’re answering questions on new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, the future of the offensive line and which, if any, of the 2022 recruits who will join the team this summer can make an ...