James Franklin, Penn State and Jim Knowles

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.
James Franklin Delivers Clear Message After Major Recruiting Win
James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions are notorious for dominating the state of Pennsylvania when it comes to recruiting, and this year's 2025 recruiting class reinforces that fact. Back in December,
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.
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.
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.
Jim Knowles drops truth bomb on Penn State football's title aspirations
After Penn State football added Jim Knowles, the defensive coordinator comments on what his aspirations are with the team.
James Franklin Names His NFL MVP Without Hesitation
The Philadelphia Eagles — led by superstar running back Saquon Barkley — will face off against the back-to-back ...
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 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 ...
James Franklin Reveals His ‘Welcome To Saquon Barkley’ Moment At Penn State
In a piece in The Athletic by Bruce Feldman, PSU head coach James Franklin recalls how Barkley was initially not highly ...
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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Penn State football's breakthrough success of this past season is driving even higher expectations for the next one. The ...
Sports Illustrated29d
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's James Franklin jabs at Notre Dame ahead of CFP matchup: 'Everybody should be in a conference'
Before his Nittany Lions take on the Fighting Irish for a spot in the national title game, Penn State head coach James Franklin was blunt about Notre Dame not playing in a conference.
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Penn State needs to make the difficult move and fire James Franklin
AP Top 5 opponents / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images It happened again. James Franklin coached the Penn State Nittany Lions to a loss in a big game. Franklin cleared one hurdle this year when ...
Penn State Among Final Four Teams Vying For Class of 2026 Philly DL
Alexander Haskell, a 6'4", 250 lbs. defensive lineman from St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia, named Penn State as one of the ...