Knowles, Penn State and James Franklin

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.
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.
Jim Knowles drops truth bomb on Penn State football's title aspirations
After Penn State football added Jim Knowles, the defensive coordinator comments on what his aspirations are with the team.
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.
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,
Penn State’s young Cooper Cousins on his football mindset, Nick Dawkins’ return, more
Penn State veteran center Nick Dawkins’ decision to return for another season should also aid in Cousins’ development. Center ...
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Penn State trying to maximize return on investment with upcoming running backs coach hire
Penn State’s deep run in the College Football Playoff will have an impact on when it gets its usual winter and spring work in ...
Big Ten Football: Ranking the Rosters for 2025
Here's how the Big Ten's teams stack up over the last five years when it comes to recruiting rankings and success on the ...
Penn State's 2025 Defense Will Mix Returning Talent With Fresh Energy
Penn State picked up a trio of transfer defenders, including Mack, defensive tackle Owen Wafle from Michigan and defensive ...
Former St. Joseph football star denied sixth year of eligibility at Penn State
Former St. Joseph football star Amin Vanover was denied a sixth year of college eligibility, according to multiple reports.
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What It Costs to Run the Penn State Football Team
Penn State football generated a net surplus of $48.7 million. Penn State spent nearly $64.5 million on its ...
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Analysis: Why hiring Jim Knowles means so much to Penn State football now and later
Penn State football changed its perception ... running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, center and team leader Nick Dawkins and defensive linemen Dani Dennis-Sutton and Zane Durant and ...
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Big Ten football 2025 game-by-game predictions: Ohio State, Penn State once again loaded
Perhaps the toughest program to project is Michigan, who enters Year 2 under Sherrone Moore just two seasons removed from an ...
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 hiring Jim Knowles to Drew Allar’s confidence heading into 2025. After all ...