Penn State, Jim Knowles

Two Penn State Football Freshmen Earn 5-Star Rankings
Andrew Olesh and Malachi Goodman, members of the Nittany Lions' 2025 recruiting class, emerge as 5-star players according to the latest national rankings.
What they’re saying nationally about Penn State football after Jim Knowles hire
Penn State has received plenty of praise over the past few weeks for retaining talent. Its latest move, hiring one of the nation's best defensive coordinators, has people buzzing.
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
Jim Knowles says Penn State football was 'everything' to him in first comments after OSU exit
Former Ohio State defensive coordinator said in an address to Penn State players that the Nittany Lions were 'everything' to him growing up
Former NFL MVP: Penn State hired ‘the best DC in college football’ in Jim Knowles
Former NFL MVP and quarterback Rich Gannon was high school teammates with new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. He explains why James Franklin made a great hire.
Jim Knowles’ Ohio State betrayal benefits Penn State more than you realize
While everyone in college football is already talking about Penn State's new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, it's possible that not everyone is realizing how much his betrayal of Ohio State benefits his new club.
‘The Team Is Still Going To Be as Strong’ — Ohio State Star Issues Blunt Reaction to Jim Knowles’ Penn State Departure
Jim Knowles made a rare move by leaving Ohio State — just after the Buckeyes won the national championship — to join Big Ten rival Penn State. His decision, confirmed on Jan. 27, wasn’t a surprise to his players,
Ohio State five-star newcomer confirms suspicion about Jim Knowles joining Penn State
Penn State announced Knowles signing to be their coordinator on Tuesday and one Buckeye confirmed what most people figured; the Buckeyes have taken exception to Knowles’ landing
Is Penn State football in the running for top 2025 recruits before National Signing Day?
Penn State is preparing to wrap up its impressive 2025 recruiting class. Could it add to it by National Signing Day?
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Joel Klatt ranking Penn State 2025 college football season's early No. 1 is fool's gold
Joel Klatt had a very egregious ranking for Penn State ahead of the 2025 college football season: No. 1 overall.
Penn State Football's Next Big Hire? A General Manager for Revenue Sharing
Nittany Lions coach James Franklin has said he wants to hire an expert in contracts and negotiations for the 'next generation ...
Jim Knowles contract: New Penn State defensive coordinator can eclipse $4 million with lucrative bonuses
Already boasting the largest salary among college football assistants, Knowles' contract allows him to hit astronomical ...
Why Penn State is Winning College Football's 2025 Offseason
Everything seems to be falling perfectly into place for the Nittany Lions ahead of the 2025 season, writes Steven Lassan.
100 best college football games of the 2024 season
From near fights to CFP classics, the 2024 season was the longest ever, but still delivered. Bill Connelly counts down the ...
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 ...
ESPN Analyst Picks Penn State to Win 2026 National Championship
Penn State. Thirty-nine years after their last title, the Nittany Lions will defeat Georgia for the CFP title, Connelly ...