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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.

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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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 ...

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James Franklin Says Penn State's Receivers Aren't Being Talked About Enough

Penn State’s run game ... rushing mark for the season in the Nittany Lions’ win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. But Penn State football coach James Franklin believes some strong ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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 ...

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