Here's what Oklahoma senators had to say after the tight vote was called, as well as what some representatives anticipate.

In explaining his move to Penn State this offseason, Jim Knowles said that he had hoped to remain with Ohio State, but it didn't offer him an extension before the national championship game.

Jim Knowles a Broyles Award finalist as DC at Oklahoma State Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy hired Knowles in 2018 to help slow down the high-powered offenses of the Big 12.

“Jim’s strength is game day,” said Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy, who hired Knowles in 2018. “His ability to understand what offenses are doing and how to attack them and how to stop them. … ...

UPDATED: February 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM EST STATE COLLEGE – Jim Knowles had been on James Franklin’s wish list as a potential Penn State defensive coordinator since at least 2021.

Knowles replaces Tom Allen, who left to take the same job with Clemson after Penn State fell to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Ohio State had the top-ranked defense in the ...

Knowles picked Penn State's massive contract offer over major interest from Oklahoma and a strong push from Ohio State to keep him. Penn State will rank among the national favorites entering the ...

Franklin said this about Knowles in a Monday press release: "Join me in welcoming Jim Knowles back to his home in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Defensive Coordinator of Penn State Football.

Oklahoma State’s defense went from 112th overall and 97th in scoring in 2018 to 5th and 9th in 2021, his final year with the program. It appears those rumors, to the dismay of Sooner fans, won ...

Knowles was a top candidate to replace Zac Alley as OU's defensive coordinator in 2025. Oklahoma hired Washington State's Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator in December to replace Seth Littrell.

Knowles' experience and success are varied and unquestioned. He's led top defenses in three different conferences — at Duke (ACC), Oklahoma State (Big 12) and Ohio State (Big 10), reaching ...