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Jeff Knowles

Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach · Ball State · 2026

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Jeff Knowles — Coaching role and background

The retained official profile lists Jeff Knowles as Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach. This is a dated staff listing; confirm current responsibilities with Ball State.

Knowles joined Ball State as defensive coordinator and inside-linebackers coach in January 2024. His earlier coordinator roles included Butler, Temple and Northern Illinois, following defensive quality-control work at NC State and coaching at the University of St. Francis in Illinois. He played at St. Francis from 1996 through 2000, captaining the team in his final two seasons, and earned degrees in political science and education there.

Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Jeff Knowles - Football Coach - Ball State University Athletics

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