Jul 18, 2022 · The 2022 Spring Game gives an early look into Knowles’ base defensive look for his Ohio State defense. Knowles did not get overly exotic in pre-snap alignments in the scrimmage, but the...

Jan 26, 2025 · Knowles prefers a hybrid defense which can look like a 3-3-5, which is the base defense, a 4-2-5, which Penn State ran under Tom Allen this past season or even a 5-1-5 which allows an immense ability to be flexible and disguise blitzes and pass rushes much like the one below in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Texas.

Jan 26, 2025 · Knowles prefers a hybrid defense which can look like a 3-3-5, which is the base defense, a 4-2-5, which Penn State ran under Tom Allen this past season or even a 5-1-5 which allows an...

In the case of new defensive coordinator hire Jim Knowles, one of those non-negotiables would have been running a 4-3 or 4-2-5 base defense similar to that of Brent Pry, Manny Diaz and...

Jul 18, 2022 · Knowles brings a nuance and an emphasis on safety play to the traditional “4-2-5” defense. As the football season approaches, the offseason questions have been asked, and now comes the final approach to the first Saturday of college football.

Jan 27, 2025 · “Knowles prefers a hybrid defense which can look like a 3-3-5, which is the base defense, a 4-2-5, which Penn State ran under Tom Allen this past season or even a 5-1-5 which allows an...

Jan 27, 2025 · “Knowles prefers a hybrid defense which can look like a 3-3-5, which is the base defense, a 4-2-5, which Penn State ran under Tom Allen this past season or even a 5-1-5 which allows an immense ability to be flexible and disguise blitzes and pass rushes much like the one below in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Texas.”

Apr 18, 2022 · Knowles' base defense employs three different pre-snap alignments for his defensive backs, the first of which is what most people expect of a Nickel look, with the corners and slot defender...

Dec 9, 2021 · In this Film Study, Chris looks at the coverages and blitzes of new Ohio State defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles. The Ohio State Buckeyes have made their first move, as Ryan Day has...

Mar 6, 2022 · Coming to Stillwater, Knowles was a hybrid 4-2-5 defensive coach who found himself developing a three-high safety defense over time. His 2021 campaign showed the diversity within his system using 3-4 Under, traditional …