James Franklin, Penn State and Jim Knowles

Penn State coaching: How did James Franklin land Jim Knowles? How will he replace Ja’Juan Seider?
In the days after the Orange Bowl, Penn State’s players gathered on campus for a team meeting. At that point in January, they found out defensive coordinator Tom Allen was leaving for Clemson and that James Franklin would do his part to hire the best candidate he could.
Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Penn State's James Franklin and Jim Knowles previously had discussed a job at Penn State. An early morning call two days after Ohio State's national championship began the process.
Everything Penn State football coach James Franklin said in his winter press conference
Penn State head coach James Franklin met with the media Tuesday afternoon to preview the 2025 offseason and winter updates. Franklin discussed several topics, including the Super Bowl, hiring Jim Knowles, winter conditioning, Ja'Juan Seider's departure and much more.
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.
What’s on James Franklin’s to-do list between now and the start of Penn State spring drills?
It’s been a busy last few months for Penn State’s football program, and we’re not talking about the finish to the Lions’ 13-3 ...
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Penn State HC James Franklin has high praise for Notre Dame’s new RB coach Ja’Juan Seider
Ja’Juan Seider’s former boss James Franklin was very complimentary of his former RB coach as he heads off for the same ...
Penn State Tackles the 'Painstaking' Process of Installing a New Defense
James Franklin and Jim Knowles describe the 'excruciating' and 'painstaking' work they're performing with the Nittany Lions' defense.
James Franklin details how Penn State was able to retain both of its 1,000-yard runners for 2025
PSU's 1-2 running back punch of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen are back for their fourth seasons in State College.
James Franklin sends message to Saquon Barkley, former Penn State players after Eagles’ Super Bowl win
Penn State Nittany Lions HC James Franklin, who coached Saquon Barkley in the NCAAF, shared his thoughts on the Philadelphia ...
Where Did Saquon Barkley Learn to Shotgun a Beer Like That? We Are, Penn State!
During an appearance on 'The Tonight Show,' Barkley shouts out his alma mater for teaching him an important life skill.
Penn State football’s spring session could look different in 2025. Here’s how
James Franklin covered a wide range of topics Tuesday in his first appearance with local media of the offseason, ranging from ...
Penn State football's James Franklin shouts out Saquon Barkley, Jahan Dotson for winning Super Bowl
Penn State football head coach James Franklin gave a shout to two legends of the program who just won Super Bowl 50 ...
Penn State wants to take this big-name assistant away from his alma mater of Oklahoma
Losing Ja'Juan Seider to Notre Dame is a tough blow for Penn State. While the Nittany Lions did rip Jim Knowles away from rival Ohio State, this is the offseaso ...