Knowles, Penn State and James Franklin

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.
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 football adds pair of defensive analysts with ties to new DC Jim Knowles
The Nittany Lions lost some analysts when Tom Allen went to Clemson. A couple of those spots have now been filled.
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
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 adds two staff members with connections to Jim Knowles
Penn State has reportedly added Shane Eachus as a defensive backs coach and Brent Zdebski as an analyst. Both have previously worked with Knowles in some capacity at previous stops in his coaching journey.
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,
Staff Update: Penn State Adds 2 Analysts With Ties to Jim Knowles
As hard as it may be still for some to believe, Jim Knowles is Penn State football’s defense coordinator, and the program has added
What to Know About Penn State Football's 2025 Recruiting Class
Penn State coach James Franklin signed 27 players in the 2025 recruiting class, many of whom already have begun training with ...
Ranking James Franklin’s best coordinator hires during his time at Penn State
Fresh from a long run to the college playoff semifinal round, James Franklin jump-started Penn State’s 2025 offseason with a ...
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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Expectations fueled by this recently-completed season that ends with Penn State having its highest ranking in nearly 20 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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Penn State head coach James Franklin discusses LaVar Arrington II, keeping Andrew Olesh and much more on National Signing Day
Penn State had another boring National Signing Day, but if you asked head coach James Franklin, he’d be the first to tell you that he’s just fine with that. The Class of 2025, which finished No. 13 ...
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 ...