Penn State, Jim Knowles and James Franklin

Penn State & James Franklin Get Major Win Over Ohio State For Jim Knowles
The Philadelphia, PA native coordinated Ohio State defenses last two seasons leaves for Penn State looking to elevate themselves.
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.
What James Franklin, new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said about Penn State football
Penn State made the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles official on Monday. Here's what each had to say about the move
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Penn State, James Franklin are all in for 2025 with hiring of Jim Knowles [opinion]
The 59-year-old Knowles reportedly is signing a three-year contract worth more than $9 million, which makes him the highest-paid coordinator in the country. His hiring, which became official Monday morning, is the clearest sign that Penn State and Franklin are all in for the 2025 season.
Penn State introduces Jim Knowles
Penn State introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to the media on Tuesday afternoon. The 2025 Pro Bowl games have concluded, which involved a flag football game. The NFC prevailed overall by a score of 76-63,
Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State football for Penn State? Here’s what he said
Penn State football formally introduced Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator Tuesday. Shortly into his press conference, Knowles was asked why he left Ohio State for the same position with the Nittany Lions.
Penn State DC Jim Knowles on his time growing up in Philly: ‘I was a guttersnipe’
Jim Knowles is an elite defensive coordinator in modern college football for many reasons. One of them? He is a fan of hybrid athletes, tweeners who can have a significant impact the game He is Penn State’s current defensive coordinator,
Knowles wants to win it all at Penn State
Penn State introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles Tuesday morning; a seasoned coach James Franklin lured away from Ohio State where he’s had one of the top defenses in college football for the last two seasons.
CFP: Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one?
There's no sugarcoating it: As Penn State 's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 4-19 record against opponents ranked in ...
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.
Where James Franklin ranks in 2025 top coaches ranking
Ari Wasserman of On3 took his crack at ranking the top 25 coaches in 2025, and Franklin's ranking seems to be lagging.
Who will be next coach to win first national title? Steve Sarkisian, James Franklin among names at forefront
Ohio State coach Ryan Day spent the weekend celebrating the program's ninth national championship, a crowning achievement for ...
ESPN Analyst Picks Penn State to Win 2026 National Championship
Penn State. Thirty-nine years after their last title, the Nittany Lions will defeat Georgia for the CFP title, Connelly ...
Will James Franklin be college football's next first-time national championship coach?
Franklin was named one of the most likely coaches to win his first national championship next season in a recent story by CBS ...
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Penn State Insider Confirms Hot Seat for James Franklin as $57M Liability Faces Test of Time
The clock is ticking on James Franklin's tenure in Happy Valley! The post Penn State Insider Confirms Hot Seat for James ...