Penn State Defensive Coordinator Departs

10/12/2025 1 min
Penn State Defensive Coordinator Departs

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Penn State Parts Ways with Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles After One SeasonPenn State is reportedly moving on from defensive coordinator Jim Knowles after just one season, as he is expected to join Tennessee in the same role. Knowles departure comes after a challenging season where his defensive scheme proved difficult for players to grasp, leading to struggles in forcing turnovers and getting opponents off the field on crucial downs. Despite being the highest-paid coordinator in college football, Knowles tenure ended with the defense ranking 37th in scoring and 34th in total yards. New head coach Matt Campbell is reportedly already considering Iowa State defensive coordinator John Heacock as a potential replacement.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.