Few defensive coordinators in the country have the reputation that Jim Knowles does. The leader of the Nittany Lions’ defense ...

Knowles’ scheme is known as one of the more complex in college football. He runs a 4-2-5, similar to the system former defensive coordinator Tom Allen ran at Penn State in 2024. The former Ohio State ...

PennLive’s Penn State coverage team of Joe Hermitt, Johnny McGonigal, Bob Flounders and Max Ralph were at PSU’s lengthy Media ...

Jim Knowles, Penn State's new DC, build a championship defense at Ohio State. Plus, Evan Royster's rushing record could fall.

The Nittany Lions practiced on the outdoor fields on a picture-perfect evening. Quarterback Drew Allar led the offense under ...

Knowles’ toughness, forged on the streets of North Philadelphia, and his intelligence, developed in Catholic grade schools ...

Penn State Head Football Coach James Franklin addressed the media Saturday to preview the Nittany Lions’ upcoming ...

On Friday, defensive coordinator Matt Patricia revealed how Ohio State's defense this year will differ from last season.

Penn State opened the gates to practice No. 3 of training camp Saturday, as the Nittany Lions begin their long march to the ...

Two linebackers who did not participate in Penn State’s spring football practice already have drawn praise from new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles at the start of fall camp. Tony Rojas underwent ...

What are the expectations for year one in the Jim Knowles defense? The Penn State Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator is one of the best in the business and is already receiving preseason hype.

Hopes couldn't be higher for Penn State entering 2025, but are the Nittany Lions equipped to handle the weight of those expectations?