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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 ...

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 splash hire. Jim Knowles, the defensive coordinator on Ohio State’s 2024 ...

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Penn State Football's Next Big Hire? A General Manager for Revenue Sharing

Nittany Lions coach James Franklin has said he wants to hire an expert in contracts and negotiations for the 'next generation ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?

Penn State's historic 2024-25 season comes to an official close with the final US LBM Coaches Poll. See how James Franklin ...

Former Ohio State DC Opens Up To Penn State Players After Controversial Move

One of the most surprising coaching moves of the college football offseason was former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim ...

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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