Penn State poaching Jim Knowles sends clear message: James Franklin, Nittany Lions ready to take next step
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Penn State, James Franklin are all in for 2025 with hiring of Jim Knowles [opinion]
When Penn State left the field after the 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, James Franklin knew he had work to do. Franklin, though, didn’t realize then that he’d be spending the next two weeks or so looking for a new defensive coordinator after Tom Allen left to take the same job at Clemson.
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Penn State hiring Jim Knowles is great, but still missing the mark
Penn State is making a big move by bringing in Jim Knowles as their new defensive coordinator. According to reports, Knowles is leaving Ohio State to join the
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 Lions head coach James Franklin shared a message in response to the major news.
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What They're Saying About Penn State DC Jim Knowles: 'Evil Genius' and 'Cartoon Character'
Penn State announces Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator, one week after Knowles helped Ohio State to the national championship.
Daniel Jeremiah’s first 2025 NFL mock draft has two Penn State stars as top 10 picks
Penn State has two high-profile draft prospects in the 2025 NFL draft, and draft expert Daniel Jeremiah had high praise for them in his first mock draft of the year.
Hey, Bob! James Franklin’s Penn State team is one player away from a national championship
PSU added receivers Kyron Hudson (USC) and Devonte Ross (Troy) in the transfer portal, and second-year Lion Tyseer Denmark, an Imhotep grad, flashed big-play ability at receiver and punt returner during his true freshman season.
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Four Penn State Nittany Lions will play in Super Bowl LIX
Penn State will be well-represented in this year’s big game. The Nittany Lions have four players playing in Super Bowl LIX. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will meet in the title game for the second time in three seasons, with the Eagles having the most high-profile Penn State athlete in recent memory in Saquon Barkley.
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James Franklin on Hot Seat as Jim Knowles’ $3.1M Hiring Puts Penn State HC at Unexpected Territory
Imagine your whole era being described with one single quote: "Can't win big games." Ever since 2022, James Franklin has taken the Lions to the cusp of the national championships. The post James Franklin on Hot Seat as Jim Knowles’ $3.
Why national wrestling duals' revival could create a rivalry between Penn State, Oklahoma State
The former Penn State wrestling legend, David Taylor, is promoting a new national duals tournament. The current legend, Cael Sanderson, doesn't seem to want any part of it.
Former Penn State wide receiver commits to Big Ten foe, per report
Omari Evans finished first among Nittany Lion wideouts with five touchdowns and second with 415 yards in 2024.
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The Penn State Nittany Lions Football team watched with the rest of the country as Ohio State was crowned the College Football National Champions on Monday night. The Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 in Atlanta to secure the championship in a game that Ohio State dominated after the opening scoring drive from the Fighting Irish.
Eagles' Saquon Barkley's historic season built on selflessness, generational athleticism
From Whitehall High School to the NFL, teammates of Saquon Barkley are left in awe of his ability and motivated by his selflessness.