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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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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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Ryan Day’s $20M Motive Backfires as Insider Clears James Franklin’s True Motives Behind Jim Knowles Move

Penn State Nittany Lions moving like Saquon Barkley.” When the confetti fell in Atlanta after Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2024 CFP ...

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Penn State HC James Franklin joins 'NFL Now' to discuss Nittany Lions' 2023 draftees

NFL Network's James Palmer says running back Jerick McKinnon might know the Kansas City Chiefs' offense best after quarterback Patrick Mahomes. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero: San Francisco ...

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Why Penn State is Winning College Football's 2025 Offseason

Although Franklin has guided the Nittany Lions to 34 wins over the past three seasons and has one Big Ten title on his résumé, there are plenty who doubt whether he can actually get this team ...

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Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh

the absence of a Connor Stalions doesn’t much influence Penn State as much as the presence of James Franklin. His baggage in big games introduces an overdose of doubt toward the Nittany Lions.

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Penn State football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting by Nittany Lions insiders

The Lions247 team has its finger on the pulse of Penn State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more ...

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Penn State vs Notre Dame final score: Nittany Lions fall to Irish in CFP Orange Bowl semifinal

It's Penn State vs Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Follow along for live score and game updates from ...

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James Franklin's Fortunes Take Sudden Turn as Penn State Insiders Make Eye-Opening Admission After Recent Setback

What's wrong with Penn State? The post James Franklin's Fortunes Take Sudden Turn as Penn State Insiders Make Eye-Opening ...

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