Knowles, Penn State and James Franklin

Penn State DC Jim Knowles Explains Why He Left Ohio State
Just a few days after the Ohio State Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff national championship, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles accepted a new DC
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 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.
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.
Penn State went all-in on Jim Knowles. But the new DC craved the home-state reunion too
Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday, one week after he left Ohio State to take the job.
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.
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.
Penn State introduces Jim Knowles
Penn State introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to the media on Tuesday afternoon. USPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong Can I Draw Social Security at 62 and Still Work Full Time?
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Insider Pushes Ryan Day for Next Big Move After His Bold Revenge on James Franklin
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Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Candidates: Oregon Ducks' Chris Hampton, Buckeyes' Matt Guerrieri
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left the Buckeyes program in a surprising turn of events, accepting the same job ...
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Looking at Ohio State's expected coaching staff
Jim Knowles now is rival Penn State's defensive coordinator, and a former Penn State quarterback is expected to formally ...
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 ...
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.
James Franklin's Four-Word Message After Major Penn State Coaching News
Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is reportedly headed to Penn State to serve in the same role, and Nittany ...
Former Penn State quarterback promoted to Ohio State’s QBs coach: report
Billy Fessler has risen up the college coaching ranks rapidly, with his latest move an especially noteworthy one.
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Jim Knowles Leaks Ryan Day's Secret Championship Recipe to James Franklin After Confirming Deep Penn State Connection
The Big Ten is turning into a real-life Lion King saga. The post Jim Knowles Leaks Ryan Day's Secret Championship Recipe to ...