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Jim Knowles

Current Position

Defensive Coordinator

Salary

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Salary

$2,000,000

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Alma MaterCornell/ 1987

DegreeIndustrial and Labor Relations

Age60

High SchoolSt. Joseph's Prep School

HometownPhiladelphia, PA

Knowles News

Tennessee Volunteers-Quarterback competition-spring practice intel

Tennessee spring practice intel: QB battle developments, breakout stars emerging

Pete Nakos•03/28/26

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Who can defend the Texas offense in 2026?

Ian Boyd•03/26/26

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Josh Heupel shares the passion of the Tennessee fan base to win a national title: 'We're in a race to get it done as fast as possible.'

Chris Low•03/02/26

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Edge of greatness: Can Muschamp adapt Georgia's system to feature Colin Simmons?

Ian Boyd•02/12/26

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USC looks strong but 4-star Gavin Williams planning major visits

Adam Gorney•12/26/25

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Column: Onetime splash, Knowles’ Penn State stint ends unfulfilled for Nittany Lions

Nate Bauer•12/10/25

Coaching History

Tennessee

Defensive Coordinator2026 - present

Penn State

Defensive Coordinator2025 - present

Ohio State

Defensive Coordinator2022 - 2024

Oklahoma State

Defensive Coordinator2019 - 2021

Oklahoma State

Assistant Head Coach2018 - 2018

Duke

Defensive Coordinator2010 - 2017

Cornell

Head Coach2004 - 2009

Ole Miss

Linebackers Coach2003 - 2003