Penn State, Jim Knowles and James Franklin

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
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.
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.
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.
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Saquon Barkley gets love from Penn State head football coach James Franklin, expects 'dominant' Super Bowl
Amid NIL, recruiting, retainment, support, and much more, Penn State coach James Franklin closely follows his former players.
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James Franklin Family
James Geoffrey Franklin is an American football coach and former player who was appointed as the 16th head football coach of Penn State on January 11, 2014. In his tenure at Penn State ...
Where in the world was Penn State’s coaching staff in January? Recapping an important recruiting period
Kreul is an elite prospect in the next cycle, ranking as the No. 6 edge rusher and a high four-star. At 6-3 and 230 pounds, ...
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James Franklin one-upped his awful big-game reputation in Penn State heartbreaker
It could only end like this for James Franklin. No upset against SMU or Boise State, for this Penn State team ... what they need right now and for my family. “And the sun will come up ...
James Franklin Reveals His ‘Welcome To Saquon Barkley’ Moment At Penn State
In a piece in The Athletic by Bruce Feldman, PSU head coach James Franklin recalls how Barkley was initially not highly ...
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Penn State needs to make the difficult move and fire James Franklin
AP Top 5 opponents / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images It happened again. James Franklin coached the Penn State Nittany Lions to a loss in a big game. Franklin cleared one hurdle this year when ...
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James Franklin's Penn State contract, explained: How 'revised' 2024 salary can increase with CFP success
it might be Penn State. The Nittany Lions were consistently in the upper echelon of the Big Ten throughout head coach James Franklin's first 10 seasons (which coincided with the first 10 years ...
Where each Penn State signee finished in final class of 2025 recruiting rankings
The Penn State Nittany Lions wrapped up the class of 2025 recruiting cycle ranked No. 15 in the nation and No. 5 in the Big ...
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Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
Put it this way: Jim Harbaugh could win a national title with this Penn State team. What about James Franklin? Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman describes Orange Bowl opponent Penn State as ...
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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 ...