Knowles, Penn State and James Franklin

Penn State football adds pair of defensive analysts with ties to new DC Jim Knowles
The Nittany Lions lost some analysts when Tom Allen went to Clemson. A couple of those spots have now been filled.
Jim Knowles Praises James Franklin's 'Defensive Culture' at Penn State
In a new interview, Penn State's defensive coordinator says he's going to build the No. 1 defense with the Nittany Lions.
What James Franklin, new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said about Penn State football
Penn State made the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles official on Monday. Here's what each had to say about the move
Hey, Bob! How will DC Jim Knowles merge his philosophy with what Penn State has done before?
Jim Knowles’ first press conference as Penn State’s defensive coordinator is in the books, PSU fans. It was a very, very interesting half hour or so with Knowles on Tuesday. James Franklin paid big money to bring Ohio State’s former DC to State College. Expectations for the Lions’ 2025 team, and especially its defense, could not be higher.
Penn State adds two staff members with connections to Jim Knowles
Penn State has reportedly added Shane Eachus as a defensive backs coach and Brent Zdebski as an analyst. Both have previously worked with Knowles in some capacity at previous stops in his coaching journey.
Penn State introduces Jim Knowles
Penn State introduced new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to the media on Tuesday afternoon. The 2025 Pro Bowl games have concluded, which involved a flag football game. The NFC prevailed overall by a score of 76-63,
Staff Update: Penn State Adds 2 Analysts With Ties to Jim Knowles
As hard as it may be still for some to believe, Jim Knowles is Penn State football’s defense coordinator, and the program has added
Where in the world was Penn State’s coaching staff in January? Recapping an important recruiting period
Penn State barely got a chance to breathe in the aftermath of its College Football Playoff semifinal run for the 2024 season.
What to Know About Penn State Football's 2025 Recruiting Class
Penn State coach James Franklin signed 27 players in the 2025 recruiting class, many of whom already have begun training with ...
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 ...
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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Expectations fueled by this recently-completed season that ends with Penn State having its highest ranking in nearly 20 ...
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Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh performed woefully bad in the postseason before winning the national championship. You don’t win the big game until you do. Michigan’s khaki king never won a College Football Playoff game ...
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 championship — and how he thinks he can help the football team he always viewed ...
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As Penn State nears season-defining moment, James Franklin’s message remains the same
James Franklin once said his two best attributes ... Even then, winning isn’t guaranteed. Advertisement Penn State’s postseason run continues with an opportunity for Franklin to deliver ...
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Penn State head coach James Franklin discusses LaVar Arrington II, keeping Andrew Olesh and much more on National Signing Day
Penn State had another boring National Signing Day, but if you asked head coach James Franklin, he’d be the first to tell you that he’s just fine with that. The Class of 2025, which finished No. 13 ...