Knowles, Penn State

Sources: James Franklin, Penn State working to finalize deal for elite coordinator Jim Knowles
Several sources tell FootballScoop that Penn State is working to finalize a deal with vaunted defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, the braintrust of Ohio State's national championship-winning defense. Per sources, the deal is expected to make Knowles the highest-paid defensive coordinator in all of college football.
Penn State to hire Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to same position, per sources
The Nittany Lions are set to hire Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles for the same position, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. He has yet to officially sign a contract with PSU.
Report: Sooners defensive coordinator target Jim Knowles accepts job at Penn State
The former Ohio State and Oklahoma State defensive coordinator has reportedly accepted a job at Penn State, according to Griffin Media's Toby Rowland.
Report: Jim Knowles likely to leave Ohio State, accept job as Penn State defensive coordinator
“Reliable sources confirm that barring last second change of heart, Jim Knowles is headed to Penn State,” Rowland wrote. “He has notified James Franklin that he’ll accept their offer of well over $3 million to be highest paid coordinator in college football history. Knowles is from Philly.”
Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles reportedly headed for Penn State
According to reports, Penn State is finalizing a deal to lure defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State.
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 ...
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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 ...
Penn State football at No. 1 in 2025: Why this national expert believes in James Franklin
One of the nation's leading college football analysts explains why he picks Penn State as his early No. 1 team in the country ...
Where did James Franklin, other coaches rank Penn State in final top 25 poll?
James Franklin, Pat Narduzzi, Mike Locksley and other coaches had different rankings for Penn State in the USA Today Coaches ...
Penn State football AD fires back at James Franklin criticisms before Notre Dame showdown
As Penn State football head coach James Franklin has struggled against top ranked teams, the AD comes to his defense.
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Did James Franklin play football? Revisiting Penn State head coach's D2 college playing career
The Nittany Lions' veteran head coach once played quarterback at the D2 level. Here's what to know about Franklin's playing career.
Where Penn State Lands in the 2025 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is a preseason Penn State believer, placing the Nittany Lions atop his too-early top 25 for ...
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 ...