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Sources: James Franklin, Penn State working to finalize deal for elite coordinator Jim Knowles
James Franklin swung for the fences. Penn State empowered him to do. Now, the Nittany Lions are on the verge of making perhaps the biggest move of the entire coaching cycle. Several sources tell FootballScoop that Penn State is working to finalize a deal with vaunted defensive coordinator Jim Knowles,
Penn State Poised to Hire Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles Away From Ohio State
Nittany Lions coach James Franklin seeks to make a bold move, hiring the architect of the Buckeyes' championship defense.
Penn State to hire Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to same position, per sources
The Nittany Lions are set to hire Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles for the same position, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. He has yet to officially sign a contract with PSU.
Report: Jim Knowles likely to leave Ohio State, accept job as Penn State defensive coordinator
“Reliable sources confirm that barring last second change of heart, Jim Knowles is headed to Penn State,” Rowland wrote. “He has notified James Franklin that he’ll accept their offer of well over $3 million to be highest paid coordinator in college football history. Knowles is from Philly.”
Could Penn State really hire DC Jim Knowles away from Ohio State? Here’s what we know
It’s fair to wonder whether Penn State needs to shell out that kind of money for a c. Allen made $1.5 million in 2024, and the Nittany Lions ranked top 10 in most majo
Ohio State football offers Jim Knowles extension that would make him highest-paid DC
Ohio State has made Jim Knowles a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive coordinator.
Jim Knowles Offered Record-Breaking Deal To Stay at Ohio State as Highest-Paid Coordinator
Amid rumors of a potential departure, the Ohio State Buckeyes have reportedly offered defensive coordinator Jim Knowles a ground-breaking new contract, making him the highest-paid coordinator in the business if he decides to accept the deal.
Penn State’s James Franklin pries coveted assistant away from rival to be Lions’ new DC, per reports
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James Franklin's Fortunes Take Sudden Turn as Penn State Insiders Make Eye-Opening Admission After Recent Setback
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Where did James Franklin, other coaches rank Penn State in final top 25 poll?
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Jim Knowles reportedly set to leave Ohio State for new program
Jim Knowles has formally accepted a defensive coordinator job away from Ohio State, according to multiple reports.
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