Jim Knowles leaving Ohio State to be Penn State defensive coordinator

January 25, 2025

Penn State announced Monday it had hired Jim Knowles as its defensive coordinator. According to multiple reports, Knowles reached a three-year contract with an average annual salary of $3.1 million.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/01/26/jim-knowles-penn-state/77956942007/

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