Knowles, Penn State and James Franklin

Penn State DC Jim Knowles Explains Why He Left Ohio State
Just a few days after the Ohio State Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff national championship, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles accepted a new DC
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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