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.
How Penn State hire would shake college football: 3 things to know about Jim Knowles
Why is Jim Knowles a great fit to lead Penn State's defense? Get to know the former Ohio State assistant coach
Jim Knowles on Penn State Football: 'This Is Where I Want to Be'
Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions. Knowles, whom Penn State hired away from Ohio State, introduced himself to the team this week, telling players and fellow coaches, "This is where I want to be."
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
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 Basketball Returns to Rec Hall Urgently Needing a Win
The Penn State Nittany Lions host Ohio State at Rec Hall desperate for a Big Ten win to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes ...
Notre Dame football beats out Alabama, Penn State for 4-star OL
Tyler Merrill is a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports. He is the #61 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #5 IOL ...
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How Penn State’s hire of a new defensive coordinator shows it’s all in on football
Penn State has made a massive splash by hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take the same job with the ...
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Penn State football coach visits Dunlap to watch Mack Sutter play basketball
College football coaches are flocking to Dunlap to see Mack Sutter. The four-star tight end recruit welcomed four coaches Friday from three of the schools on his list of 12 finalists. But the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Why Penn State’s latest high-profile hire may have violated PA’s Open Meetings Law
When a committee of Penn State trustees met Monday to approve hiring a new football defensive coordinator, the meeting lasted less than two minutes, without any trustee saying the name of the person ...