Penn State, Jim Knowles and James Franklin

Jim Knowles Praises James Franklin's 'Defensive Culture' at Penn State
In a new interview, Penn State's defensive coordinator says he's going to build the No. 1 defense with the Nittany Lions.
Penn State hiring Jim Knowles from Ohio State is a major win for James Franklin
Jim Knowles landed at Penn State less than a week after helping Ohio State win the national championship. In those precious days following the College Football Playoff finale, the sought-after defensive coordinator had options from which to choose.
Penn State poaching Jim Knowles sends clear message: James Franklin, Nittany Lions ready to take next step
James Franklin has picked up his first win over Ohio State since 2016. Penn State poached Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles over the weekend. While Ryan Day and the Buckeyes were busy celebrating their first national title in 10 years with a party at Ohio Stadium,
Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh performed woefully bad in the postseason before winning the national championship. You don’t win the big game until you do. Michigan’s khaki king never won a College Football Playoff game until he burned his blaze of victories last season, not stopping before he’d left for the NFL.
Where did James Franklin, other coaches rank Penn State in final top 25 poll?
James Franklin, Pat Narduzzi, Mike Locksley and other coaches had different rankings for Penn State in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
Jim Knowles believes Penn State is close to winning a title. He wants to make it happen.
The Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator opened up about leaving Ohio State for Penn State after winning a national championship — and how he thinks he can help the football team he always viewed as the sport's gold standard.
Jim Knowles Believes National Championship Is ‘So Close’ for Penn State
In a move that shocked college football fans, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles — fresh off helping Ohio State win a national championship — decided to leave the Buckeyes and take the same job with the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Jim Knowles drops truth bomb on Penn State football's title aspirations
After Penn State football added Jim Knowles, the defensive coordinator comments on what his aspirations are with the team.
James Franklin Names His NFL MVP Without Hesitation
The Philadelphia Eagles — led by superstar running back Saquon Barkley — will face off against the back-to-back ...
What to Know About Penn State Football's 2025 Recruiting Class
Penn State coach James Franklin signed 27 players in the 2025 recruiting class, many of whom already have begun training with ...
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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Franklin was one of 53 coaches in America who voted in the final poll. Did he see things the same way as others around the ...
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How Penn State hire would shake college football: 3 things to know about Jim Knowles
Penn State football looks to be finalizing the biggest hire of the James Franklin era. The Nittany Lions are ...
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Penn State football | Nittany Lions hire former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State football coach James Franklin announced the hiring of Jim Knowles ... Knowles, a ...
Where does Penn State football's 2025 recruiting class rank on National Signing Day?
See where Penn State football's 2025 recruiting class ranks across the country and in the Big Ten on National Signing Day.
Greg Gattuso Leaves Albany to Become Defensive Consultant at Penn State
Gattuso, who played on Penn State's 1982 national championship team, returns to his alma mater after more than 20 years as a ...