Could Penn State really hire DC Jim Knowles away from Ohio State? Here’s what we know
Knowles has carved out a stellar career for himself. His stock took off as Oklahoma State’s defensive coordinator from 2018-21. He’s been at Ohio State since 2022, producing top defenses and first-round picks. He might be the best DC in the country.
Jim Knowles would be great at OU. But would his hiring be great for the Sooners?
Jim Knowles, the best defensive coordinator in college football, would be great at OU. But would sky-high salary be good for Sooners in this NIL era?
Ohio State looks to be fighting off multiple major college football programs to keep DC Jim Knowles
Football Scoop reports that Penn State has offered Knowles a package worth $3.2 million annually after they lost DC Tom Allen to Clemson. Notre Dame watched DC Al Golden head to t
Report: Penn State Pursuing Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles
Penn State’s search for a defensive coordinator is in its second week, and it appears the Nittany Lions are doing all they can to poach Jim Knowles, the defensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
2 College Football Playoff Teams Reportedly Trying To Hire Ohio State's Jim Knowles
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is in high demand after helping Ohio State win this year's national title. According to FootballScoop, Oklahoma, Penn State, and Notre Dame are all trying to poach Knowles from Ohio State.
Why not Jim Knowles? The OSU defensive coordinator could be a top candidate at Penn State
As rumors of Ohio State’s Jim Knowles leaving the Buckeyes for Oklahoma circle on the internet, a new wind is trying to blow the Philadelphia native to Penn State. As I spent time on Thursday digging around for an ounce of truth to the rumors,
Did Oklahoma Just Hire Ohio State’s Jim Knowles? Rivals Site Sparks Speculation
Jim Knowles has established himself as one of the best defensive coordinators in college football, highlighted by leading the best scoring defense in college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024-25.
Where is Penn State in search for defensive coordinator? Nittany Lions mailbag
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State ’s first-ever 16-game season is in the books and the Nittany Lions are the preseason No. 1 in ...
Where did James Franklin, other coaches rank Penn State in final top 25 poll?
James Franklin, Pat Narduzzi, Mike Locksley and other coaches had different rankings for Penn State in the USA Today Coaches ...
Where Penn State Lands in the 2025 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is a preseason Penn State believer, placing the Nittany Lions atop his too-early top 25 for ...
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Big Crisis Awaits James Franklin & Penn State As Insider Drops Bombshell After Lincoln Riley’s USC Masterstroke
James Franklin and Penn State capped off their season close to a Natty dream. The post Big Crisis Awaits James Franklin & Penn State As Insider Drops Bombshell After Lincoln Riley’s USC Masterstroke ...
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Where did James Franklin put Penn State in his final USA Today Coaches Poll ballot?
Penn State coach James Franklin is one of the 53 program leaders who make up the voting block for the weekly USA Today ...
How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?
Penn State's historic 2024-25 season comes to an official close with the final US LBM Coaches Poll. See how James Franklin ...
Penn State football at No. 1 in 2025: Why this national expert believes in James Franklin
One of the nation's leading college football analysts explains why he picks Penn State as his early No. 1 team in the country for 2025.
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Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh performed woefully bad in the postseason before winning the national championship. You don’t win the big game ...
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Penn State's James Franklin Has a New Postseason Purpose
Penn State football doesn't normally allow outside cameras into its locker room, but the playoff is different, and ESPN paid big for the media rights, so it gets some privilieges. That's why an ...
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Penn State, James Franklin must beat Boise State to change narrative about big-game failures
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — There’s nothing left now but to accept it. Embrace it, and then change it. “There are things that Drew and I can talk about, that maybe no one else can,” James ...
Top Penn State recruit works out with Drew Allar’s QB trainer, gets visit from James Franklin
Franklin and tight ends coach Ty Howle stopped in to see Nazareth 2026 four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone on Tuesday.