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Jim Knowles on Penn State Football

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,

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Penn State’s Jim Knowles, James Franklin speak out for first time on defensive coordinator hire

James Franklin and new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles released statements after Knowles was hired on Monday.

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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.

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Stance on James Franklin Takes Turn as $10M Splash to Sabotage Ryan Day Puts Penn State in Unexpected Territory

Ohio State Buckeyes snagged the championship title in Atlanta on January 20th with a decisive victory. The post Stance on ...

Where is Penn State in search for defensive coordinator? Nittany Lions mailbag

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State ’s first-ever 16-game season is in the books and the Nittany Lions are the preseason No. 1 in ...

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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Penn State coach James Franklin among list of program leaders who could win first title next: Newsstand

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Jan. 29 include a list of head coaches who could win their first national title in 2025, headlines of the day, and more. It’s time to dive into Wednesday’s top ...

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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 ...

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Penn State's Orange Bowl Loss Adds to James Franklin's Bleak Résumé Against Top Teams

Penn State fans are undoubtedly tired of the narrative that coach James Franklin is incapable of pulling through on the sport's biggest stages. Here, unfortunately for Nittany Lions ...

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Penn State football coach visits Dunlap to watch Mack Sutter play basketball

But the biggest visitor was Penn State head coach James Franklin, who is coming off a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance, and Nittany Lions tight ends coach, Ty Howle, who ...

Jim Knowles contract details: Penn State reportedly makes DC highest-paid assistant

Here's what to know about former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' reported salary and contract details at Penn ...

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Penn State offseason storylines: How will the Lions replace two elite secondary pieces?

Reed morphed into one of college football’s most dynamic safeties during his final season. He led the Lions in tackles (98) and chipped in 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three interceptions, three ...

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