Summary
Penn State's defensive coordinator Jim Knowles plans to leave for a new job with the Tennessee Volunteers, a football team in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). This follows staff changes at Penn State after Matt Campbell became the new head coach, replacing earlier assistants with his own choices.
Key Facts
- Jim Knowles is leaving Penn State to join the Tennessee Volunteers as their defensive coordinator.
- Tennessee's former defensive coordinator, Tim Banks, recently left the position.
- Knowles played an important role in Ohio State's strong defense, leading the nation in fewest points and yards allowed per game in 2024.
- This coaching change at Penn State happens after Matt Campbell was hired as the new head coach.
- Former Penn State coach James Franklin, now at Virginia Tech, hired Ty Howle and Danny O'Brien away from Penn State.
- There is a negotiation happening for Knowles' buyout from his current contract with Penn State.
