Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles Not Being Retained at Penn State
Penn State is not retaining standout defensive coordinator Jim Knowles under new head coach Matt Campbell, according to On3's Pete Nakos. The 60-year-old tenure in State College ends after just one season. Knowles is widely regarded as one of the best defensive coordinators in college football after excellent stints with Duke, Oklahoma State, and Ohio State, so he should have plenty of interest in his services. Knowles helped lead the Buckeyes to a College Football Playoff National Championship in 2024, as the Buckeyes led the Big Ten in total defense (254.6) and scoring defense (12.9) through 16 games. Penn State's defense did not live up to expectations under Knowles in 2025, but the entire team seemed to crumble after the narrow loss to Oregon in overtime in Week 5.
Source: Pete Nakos - On3Sports
Source: Pete Nakos - On3Sports
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