Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring

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.
Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring as “twisting, turning process”
Jim Knowles had been on James Franklin’s wish list as a potential Penn State defensive coordinator since at least 2021. But not until after Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in the national title game last month did Franklin think the Nittany Lions’ chances of hiring Knowles away from the Buckeyes were legitimate.
Former Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles answers why he left for PSU
Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said he was grateful for his three years at OSU, but the pull of his home state lured him away.
Penn State went all-in on Jim Knowles. But the new DC craved the home-state reunion too
Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday, one week after he left Ohio State to take the job.
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New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles wants to push Penn State over the top [opinion]
The 59-year-old Philadelphia native praised Ohio State and coach Ryan Day Tuesday at his introductory press conference in State College and explained why he chose to join the Nittany Lions now after all of his success in Columbus.
Why Penn State hiring Ohio State DC Jim Knowles is a ‘home run’ for Philadelphia recruiting
Penn State hired Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a Philadelphia native and St. Joe's Prep graduate.
Penn State solidifies all-in approach with hiring DC Jim Knowles from Big Ten rival
Knowles will make Penn State's defense one of the best in the country, but his addition might help the offense too.
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.
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.
Analyzing Penn State’s options to fill Jim Knowles' potential hybrid position in 2025
Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a hybrid in his own right, has made a living at most of his coaching stops by maximizing what can be done with a position-less player. The Philadelphia native,
Ohio State's plans to find its Jim Knowles replacement was thwarted by Hugh Freeze
With the Ohio State Buckeyes still needing to replace Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator, they apparently tried to poach D.J. Durkin away from Auburn, but Hugh Freeze was not about to let that happen.
Philly’s Jim Knowles brings his defensive success to Penn State, saying the Lions are ‘so close to winning it all’
Knowles won a national title as Ohio State's defensive coordinator last month. He is happy to relocate to a program he ...
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Ohio State reportedly interviewed former NFL head coach, Super Bowl-winning DC for Jim Knowles’ replacement
This would be yet another major hire for Ryan Day and Ohio State to replace Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator.
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What can Jim Knowles do for Penn State football? 4 things we learned about Lions' new DC
Knowles, a Philadelphia native, has fond memories of Penn State football from his childhood and is eager to contribute to ...