Penn State, Jim Knowles

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.
How Jim Knowles plans to install his defensive scheme at Penn State: ‘Kind of an excruciating process’
Knowles has succeeded at the highest level and completely remodeled an Ohio State defense that just won the national championship. But a long history of good defense at Penn State means his next steps won't be so clear-cut.
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.
Penn State DC Jim Knowles in introductory press conference: ‘So close to winning it all’
Naturally, there were questions about why new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles did that when he left Ohio State to join the Nittany Lions in January. Tuesday afternoon at his introductory press conference in Pegula Ice Arena,
Hey, Bob! How will DC Jim Knowles merge his philosophy with what Penn State has done before?
Jim Knowles’ first press conference as Penn State’s defensive coordinator is in the books, PSU fans. It was a very, very interesting half hour or so with Knowles on Tuesday. James Franklin paid big money to bring Ohio State’s former DC to State College. Expectations for the Lions’ 2025 team, and especially its defense, could not be higher.
What can Jim Knowles do for Penn State football? 4 things we learned about Lions' new DC
New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles met the Penn State football media for the first time. Here's what we learned
Where in the world was Penn State’s coaching staff in January? Recapping an important recruiting period
Penn State barely got a chance to breathe in the aftermath of its College Football Playoff semifinal run for the 2024 season.
What to Know About Penn State Football's 2025 Recruiting Class
Coach James Franklin signed 27 players in the 2025 class, many of whom already have begun training 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.
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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 ...
Where does Penn State football's recruiting class rank going into February Signing Day?
The February signing day is quickly approaching, and Penn State football has a chance to add to its 2025 recruiting class.
Jim Knowles zeroes in on helping Penn State reach national championship aspirations: 'That's not just talk'
The new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator spoke about his goals during the introductory press conference on Tuesday ...
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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 ...
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James Franklin’s Fortunes Set to Take Turn as $10M Hire’s Masterplan for Penn State’s Recruits Turns Heads
Less than a week after their national championship victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Ohio State Buckeyes ...