Knowles, Penn State and James Franklin

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.
Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State football for Penn State? Here’s what he said
Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Here's what he said about leaving Ohio State football.
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 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.
Philly’s Jim Knowles brings his defensive success to Penn State, saying the Lions are ‘so close to winning it all’
Knowles won a national title as Ohio State's defensive coordinator last month. He is happy to relocate to a program he followed as a child.
Field or Press Box?: Penn State DC Jim Knowles on Where He’ll Coach This Season
It seems like new Penn State DC Jim Knowles already knows where he’ll be coaching next season. Now that the improbable happened in luring
Knowles wants to win it all at Penn State
Penn State introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles Tuesday morning; a seasoned coach James Franklin lured away from Ohio State where he’s had one of the top defenses in college football for the last two seasons.
How Ryan Day 'interference' led to Jim Knowles bolting for Penn State
Shortly after the Ohio State football team became the kings of college football, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles made a surprising move. He took the defensive coordinator job at Penn State. Knowles didn't move into a higher position,
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.
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Penn State Insider Confirms Hot Seat for James Franklin as $57M Liability Faces Test of Time
The clock is ticking on James Franklin's tenure in Happy Valley! The post Penn State Insider Confirms Hot Seat for James ...
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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Franklin was one of 53 coaches in America who voted in the final poll. Did he see things the same way as others around the country? Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Will James Franklin be college football's next first-time national championship coach?
Franklin was named one of the most likely coaches to win his first national championship next season in a recent story by CBS ...
Where did James Franklin, other coaches rank Penn State in final top 25 poll?
James Franklin, Pat Narduzzi, Mike Locksley and other coaches had different rankings for Penn State in the USA Today Coaches ...
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Penn State football coach visits Dunlap to watch Mack Sutter play basketball
But the biggest visitor was Penn State head coach James Franklin, who is coming off a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance, and Nittany Lions tight ends coach, Ty Howle, who ...
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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 ...
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Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
Penn State coach James Franklin says.Franklin — who raised some eyebrows last month when he said that former Alabama coach Nick Saban should become commissioner of college football, a ...
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Penn State will reportedly lose an analyst to a play-calling opportunity elsewhere
Penn State is reportedly set to lose its fourth analyst of the offseason. According to reports from Football Scoop, ESPN, and ...