Penn State, Jim Knowles and James Franklin

Penn State hiring Jim Knowles from Ohio State is a major win for James Franklin
Knowles could have stayed at Ohio State and signed a new contract. Oklahoma reportedly tried to pry him away from Columbus. Notre Dame, after losing Al Golden to the NFL, had interest. But Penn State won out, securing arguably the best coordinator in college football.
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.
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
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.
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
Coach James Franklin signed 27 players in the 2025 class, many of whom already have begun training with the Nittany Lions.
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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.
Penn State Linked to Top 10 Class of 2026 Prospect
Arrington scored 10 touchdowns while also forcing three turnovers and seven pass breakups in his junior year at Mount Mesa high school. Additionally, he runs track and won California state titles for ...
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 ...