College: Cornell, 1987

OSU Coaching History:

2024: Defensive Coordinator
2022-23: Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers

2024 Media Guide: Knowles’ 2023 unit was third nationally in total defense, first is pass defense and 18th against the run and returns eight starters … is entering his third season in Columbus in 2024.

2023 Media Guide: Knowles’ 2022 unit was 14th nationally in total defense, an improvement of 45 spots from 2021 … is entering his second season in Columbus in 2023.

2022 Media Guide: Jim Knowles’ 2021 defense at Oklahoma State ranked in the top-five in the FBS in
sacks, tackles for loss, third-down defense, total defense and rushing defense.