Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring

James Franklin speaks on how Penn State lured Jim Knowles from Ohio State
Knowles had options, and Penn State had to open up the checkbook to get the well-regarded coach to Happy Valley.
Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring as “twisting, turning process”
Franklin had talked to Knowles in December 2021 shortly after defensive coordinator Brent Pry, one of his longtime assistants, left Penn State to become head coach at Virginia Tech. Knowles wound up going to Ohio State and the Lions ended up hiring Manny Diaz, who enjoyed two very successful seasons before he became head coach at Duke.
Ohio State's plans to find its Jim Knowles replacement was thwarted by Hugh Freeze
Oh, this is something... With the Ohio State Buckeyes still needing to replace Jim Knowles at defensive coordinator, Ryan Day apparently had his eyes set on som
Analyzing Penn State’s options to fill Jim Knowles' potential hybrid position in 2025
Jim Knowles' defenses have thrived with a unique position. Will he use it at Penn State, and who could play it?
Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State football for Penn State? Here’s what he said
Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Here's what he said about leaving Ohio State football.
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New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles met the Penn State football media for the first time. Here's what we learned
Penn State’s Jim Knowles on the one thing you can expect to see from his 2025 defense
The talent won’t necessarily be the same. Penn State’s 2025 defense isn’t going to be identical to Jim Knowles’ 2024 defense at Ohio State, although Nittany Lions fans would not mind if there were plenty of similarities.
Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Franklin and Knowles previously had discussed a job at Penn State. An early morning call two days after Ohio State's national championship began the process.
James Franklin explains how Penn State football hired Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State's James Franklin explained, for the first time, of hiring away top defensive coordinator Jim Knowles from Ohio State.
James Franklin Has Message For Ohio State Fans About Jim Knowles
Penn State made one of the biggest hires of the offseason, poaching away Jim Knowles from Ohio State. Knowles was the defensive coordinator at Ohio State for the last three seasons and helped the program win its first national title in a decade during the 2024 season.
Penn State's 2025 Defense Will Mix Returning Talent With Fresh Energy
Penn State picked up a trio of transfer defenders, including Mack, defensive tackle Owen Wafle from Michigan and defensive ...
Penn State DC Jim Knowles on working with Andy Kotelnicki, pairing talent with scheme, more
Few defensive coordinators in college have a better-looking resume than Jim Knowles. Penn State’s first-year DC directed a ...
Jim Knowles zeroes in on helping Penn State reach national championship aspirations: 'That's not just talk'
The new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator spoke about his goals during the introductory press conference on Tuesday ...
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 ...
Penn State to hire former Big 12 assistant as defensive analyst: report
James Franklin and Jim Knowles have continued ironing out Penn State’s 2025 defensive staff over the past few weeks, and the ...