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Jim Knowles (American football)

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Jim Knowles
Current position
TitleDefensive coordinator
TeamOhio State
ConferenceBig Ten
Annual salary$1.9 million
Biographical details
Born (1965-04-16) April 16, 1965 (age 59)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1983–1986Cornell
Position(s)Defensive end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1988Cornell (DL)
1989–1994Cornell (RB)
1995–1996Cornell (LB/RC)
1997–2000Western Michigan (DL)
2001–2002Western Michigan (DC)
2003Ole Miss (LB/RC)
2004–2009Cornell
2010–2011Duke (DC/S)
2012–2014Duke (DC)
2015–2017Duke (DC/ILB)
2018–2021Oklahoma State (DC)
2022–presentOhio State (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall26–34

Jim Knowles (born April 16, 1965) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the defensive coordinator at Ohio State University. Knowles served as the head football coach at Cornell University from 2004 to 2009.

Career

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A 1987 graduate of Cornell University, Knowles was a defensive end on the Big Red football team. He was elected to Cornell's Sphinx Head Society during his senior year, ultimately graduating with a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations in 1987.[1] Prior to receiving the head coach position, Knowles served as an assistant at Cornell, Western Michigan University and the University of Mississippi.

Cornell

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From 2004 to 2009, he compiled a 26–34 record as head football coach at Cornell University.

Duke

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On December 28, 2009, Knowles was named the defensive coordinator at Duke under head coach David Cutcliffe. Knowles had previously served as linebackers coach under Cutcliffe while he was head coach at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in 2003.[2]

Oklahoma State

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On January 29, 2018, Knowles was hired as the defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State under head coach Mike Gundy,[3][4] and held the position through the 2021 season. During Knowles' time at Oklahoma State, the Cowboys' defense saw significant statistical improvements. After regressing in areas like opponent points per play and opponent yards per play during Knowles' first season,[5][6] Oklahoma State's defense improved in each of Knowles' next three seasons.[7][8][9][10][11][12] For the 2021 season, Knowles' defense finished top ten in areas such as opponent points per play,[13] opponent points per game,[14] opponent yards per play,[15] opponent yards per game,[16] opponent yards per rush attempt,[17] opponent rushing yards per game,[18] team sack percentage,[19] and sacks per game.[20]

Ohio State

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Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day announced on December 7, 2021 that Knowles had accepted the defensive coordinator position for his team effective January 2, 2022.[21]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Cornell Big Red (Ivy League) (2004–2009)
2004 Cornell 4–6 4–3 3rd
2005 Cornell 6–4 4–3 T–4th
2006 Cornell 5–5 3–4 T–4th
2007 Cornell 5–5 2–5 7th
2008 Cornell 4–6 2–5 T–6th
2009 Cornell 2–8 1–6 8th
Cornell: 26–34 16–26
Total: 26–34

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Knowles". Cornell. Archived from the original on August 17, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2009.
  2. ^ "Jim Knowles". Duke Athletics. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  3. ^ "OK State hires Duke D-coordinator Knowles". January 30, 2018.
  4. ^ "OSU football: Oklahoma State hires Duke defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, former OSU defensive end Greg Richmond as assistants, as well as 4 other coaches".
  5. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Points per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  6. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Yards per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  7. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Points per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  8. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Yards per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  9. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Points per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  10. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Yards per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  11. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Points per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  12. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Yards per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  13. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Points per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  14. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Points per Game | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  15. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Yards per Play | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  16. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Yards per Game | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  17. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Yards per Rush Attempt | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  18. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Rushing Yards per Game | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  19. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Sack Percentage | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  20. ^ "College Football Stats - College FB Team Sacks per Game | TeamRankings.com". www.teamrankings.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  21. ^ "Ohio State Hiring Oklahoma State's Jim Knowles As New Defensive Coordinator". Eleven Warriors. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
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