Jim Knowles landed at Penn State less than a week after helping Ohio State win the national championship. In those precious days following the College Football Playoff finale, the sought-after defensive coordinator had options from which to choose.

New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles met the Penn State football media for the first time. Here's what we learned

After Penn State football added Jim Knowles, the defensive coordinator comments on what his aspirations are with the team.

In a move that shocked college football fans, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles — fresh off helping Ohio State win a national championship — decided to leave the Buckeyes and take the same job with the Penn State Nittany Lions.