Knowles would fill the void on Penn State’s staff left by Tom Allen, who accepted the same position with Clemson earlier this month.

Following a National Championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has agreed to a record-breaking contract to begin his new journey in State College.

Penn State just made DC Jim Knowles the highest-paid coordinator in college football. With him now on the staff, James Franklin has no excuses left not to win a title.