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Penn State hiring DC Jim Knowles from Ohio State

Hey, Bob! Penn State’s James Franklin delivers with Jim Knowles, and PSU fans are here for it

James Franklin, who had been in hot pursuit of a big-name defensive coordinator to replace Tom Allen, plucked Jim Knowles from national champion Ohio State. If Knowles isn’t the top DC in the nation, he is on the short list.

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Ex-Penn State tight end Adam Breneman praises James Franklin's 'enormous W' following DC Jim Knowles' hire

"Jim Knowles to Penn State is one of the biggest coaching portal moves in recent history," Breneman tweeted. "An enormous W for James Franklin and PSU. They just stole the #1 DC i

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The hiring of Jim Knowles leaves no excuses left for Penn State’s James Franklin

Penn State just made DC Jim Knowles the highest-paid coordinator in college football. With him now on the staff, James Franklin has no excuses left not to win a title.

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How Penn State hire would shake college football: 3 things to know about Jim Knowles

Why is Jim Knowles a great fit to lead Penn State's defense? Get to know the former Ohio State assistant coach ...

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Penn State’s James Franklin pries coveted assistant away from rival to be Lions’ new DC, per reports

Few know the impact Jim Knowles can have on a defense better than James Franklin. Knowles, one of the top defensive minds in ...

How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?

Penn State's historic 2024-25 season comes to an official close with the final US LBM Coaches Poll. See how James Franklin ...

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Penn State's James Franklin drops 10-word admission amid painful Notre Dame loss

Penn State football HC James Franklin looks for a ray of light in Thursday's crushing Orange Bowl loss vs. Notre Dame ...

Top Penn State recruit works out with Drew Allar’s QB trainer, gets visit from James Franklin

Franklin and tight ends coach Ty Howle stopped in to see Nazareth 2026 four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone on Tuesday.

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Penn State Football Has the Championship Blueprint. Can It Follow Through in 2025?

The Nittany Lions return a high volume of talent from their 2024 roster — just as Michigan and Ohio State did to win titles.

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Big Crisis Awaits James Franklin & Penn State As Insider Drops Bombshell After Lincoln Riley’s USC Masterstroke

James Franklin and Penn State capped off their season close to a Natty dream. The post Big Crisis Awaits James Franklin & Penn State As Insider Drops Bombshell After Lincoln Riley’s USC Masterstroke ...

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