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.
Analysis: Why hiring Jim Knowles means so much to Penn State football now and later
The go-big hire of Ohio State's Jim Knowles signals a shift for Penn State football: Why it means so much now and later
Penn State football poaches Jim Knowles from Ohio State for DC gig
Penn State is agreeing to a deal with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Knowles just led the Ohio State defense to a national championship.
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 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
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
NFL mock draft 2025: Tennessee Titans aim for a top QB at No. 1, Penn State star moves up
Practices are underway this week at both the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl, providing an early glimpse of the top prospects in ...
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?
Penn State DC Jim Knowles Fires Savage 3-Word Shot at Ohio State After Departure
It appears that Knowles didn't take long to shuck his scarlet red colors and put on the blue and white at Penn State, taking ...
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 ...
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 ...
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ESPN projects Penn State as 2025 College Football Playoff national champion
Penn State football enters 2025 with sky high expectations after a CFP semifinal run last season. Can the Nittany Lions come ...
Penn State Football Has the Championship Blueprint. Can It Follow Through in 2025?
The Penn State Nittany Lions return a high volume of talent from their 2024 roster — just as Michigan and Ohio State did to ...
Doug Lesmerises on Penn State adding Jim Knowles, and PSU’s 2025 outlook: Blue-White Breakdown
Doug Lesmerises, the creator of the Kings of the North college football podcast, joins Bob Flounders to discuss what new Penn ...