Jim Knowles, James Franklin and Penn State

Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Franklin and Knowles previously had discussed a job at Penn State. An early morning call two days after Ohio State's national championship began the process.
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.
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.
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
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.
Two candidates to replace Ja’Juan Seider at Penn State have emerged, per report
Penn State’s James Franklin thanked longtime running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider for his work in State College on Tuesday. Seider is off to Notre Dame to become the program’s running backs coach, a position he had held at PSU from 2018 through 2024.
Penn State football: 5 candidates to replace RB coach Ja'Juan Seider, who could be headed out
James Franklin reportedly must hire yet another top assistant coach. Here are possible candidates to replace longtime running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider.
Notre Dame football hiring Penn State RB coach Ja'Juan Seider is a huge win for the Fighting Irish
Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman made a massive personnel upgrade bringing on Penn State's RB coach, Ja'Juan Seider.
Penn State’s James Franklin comments on top assistant Ja’Juan Seider heading to Notre Dame
STATE COLLEGE – Penn State’s James Franklin, now in his 12th season leading the program, suddenly finds himself in the market for a new running backs coach. Franklin, speaking Tuesday afternoon at a media availability at Pegula Ice Arena,

Ohio State linked to ex-NFL coach Matt Patricia for DC role

Six Things to Know About Jim Knowles, Penn State's New Defensive Coordinator
Knowles would join James Franklin's Penn State staff after three seasons at Ohio State, where he won a national championship.
Analyzing Penn State’s options to fill Jim Knowles' potential hybrid position in 2025
Jim Knowles' defenses have thrived with a unique position. Will he use it at Penn State, and who could play it?
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Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles meets the media in first press conference
The Penn State Nittany Lions football team officially introduced new defensive coordiantor Jim Knowles to the media on ...
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Here's what you need to know about Penn State's new defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles
Penn State football coach James Franklin confirmed the news Monday morning. “Join me in welcoming Jim Knowles back to his home in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the Defensive ...
Penn State officially welcomes Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator with approval of high-paying contract
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 31: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is seen prior to the game against the ...
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Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaves for Penn State
Ohio State has lost its defensive coordinator to a Big Ten rival. Penn State announced Monday it had hired Jim Knowles as its defensive coordinator. According to multiple reports, ...
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New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles: ‘This is where I want to be’
Penn State sent shockwaves through the college football world in the past few days when it poached Jim Knowles away from Ohio State to be its new defensive coordinator James Franklin. News ...