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Tennessee VolunteersDefensive Coordinator
Jim Knowles

JimKnowles

Philadelphia, PASt. Joseph's Prep School
Sport
FBFootball
Position
DCDefensive Coordinator
Age
61
Years Active
39
Alma Mater
Cornell (1987)
Tennessee
Current Position
Defensive Coordinator
Salary
$2M
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Agent
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Coaching History
13 stops
Tennessee
Tennessee Volunteers
Defensive Coordinator
CURRENT
2026
Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions
Defensive Coordinator
CURRENT
2025
Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes
Defensive Coordinator
2022 – 2024
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Defensive Coordinator
2019 – 2021
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Assistant Head Coach
2018
Duke
Duke Blue Devils
Defensive Coordinator
2010 – 2017
Cornell
Cornell Big Red
Head Coach
2004 – 2009
Ole Miss
Ole Miss Rebels
Linebackers Coach
2003
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