Jim Knowles has a reputation for building elite defenses. He did it at Ohio State a year ago during the Buckeyes’ run to a ...

Matt Outten is hard to miss, a 212-pound freshman whose power and explosiveness impressed the staff as a recruit. Franklin ...

Penn State cornerback A.J. Harris, a third-team All-Big Ten pick last season, was praised by Knowles on social media on ...

The Nittany Lions are relatively inexperienced at linebacker, which coach James Franklin said could lead to a defensive shift ...

Do you remember James Franklin’s big goal? The post James Franklin Clears Feelings on Jim Knowles as Penn State HC Announces ...

Franklin discusses Jim Knowles' quiet approach, an offensive lineman taking a step and the Nittany Lion with the most ...

It took a little longer than expected, but second-year defensive end, Dominic Kirks has lost his black stripe. He is the ...

Coach Franklin opts for Holuba Hall as new coordinators Knowles and Kotelnicki work with their units during the fourth of 15 spring sessions.

After losing so many starters from last year’s national title team, there are going to be some growing pains at spots for ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jim Knowles patrolled the practice field on Tuesday afternoon with the look of a man who has seen his share of spring practices. Penn State’s new defensive coordinator was ...

As Jim Knowles takes over as Penn State’s defensive coordinator, how he will use his schemes and philosophies is among the most intriguing questions for next season. In particular, linebacker ...

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