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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.
Everything Penn State football coach James Franklin said in his winter press conference
Penn State head coach James Franklin met with the media Tuesday afternoon to preview the 2025 offseason and winter updates. Franklin discussed several topics, including the Super Bowl, hiring Jim Knowles, winter conditioning, Ja'Juan Seider's departure and much more.
James Franklin: Why Penn State football's Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen are back in 2025
See what James Franklin is looking for in a new coach to fill "the most attractive running back job in the country."
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.
Penn State coach James Franklin discusses offseason coaching hires, transfer portal & more
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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.
James Franklin Has Message For Ohio State Fans About Jim Knowles
Penn State made one of the biggest hires of the offseason, poaching away Jim Knowles from Ohio State. Knowles was the defensive coordinator at Ohio State for the last three seasons and helped the program win its first national title in a decade during the 2024 season.
James Franklin speaks on how Penn State lured Jim Knowles from Ohio State
Knowles had options, and Penn State had to open up the checkbook to get the well-regarded coach to Happy Valley.
Ohio State's plans to find its Jim Knowles replacement was thwarted by Hugh Freeze
With the Ohio State Buckeyes still needing to replace Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator, they apparently tried to poach D.J. Durkin away from Auburn, but Hugh Freeze was not about to let that happen.
OU football's DeMarco Murray in mix to become Penn State running backs coach, per report
OU's DeMarco Murray has emerged as a candidate to become Penn State’s running backs coach, On3’s Pete Nakos reported Tuesday.
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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 ...
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 ...
Penn State football linked to ex-Cowboys star as RB coach
Penn State is zeroing in on a high-profile former NFL star to potentially be its new running backs coach in 2025.
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Penn State running back coach Ja'Juan Seider leaving for Notre Dame
Seider is expected to make a lateral move and join Notre Dame's football staff as their new running backs coach, according to ...
Does Penn State Have the 'Most Attractive' Coaching Vacancy in the Country?
Penn State football coach James Franklin is hiring a new running backs coach, who will work immediately with the Nittany ...
Former NFL Running Back Emerges as Coaching Candidate at Penn State
Per On3's Pete Nakos, former NFL running back DeMarco Murray is a leading candidate to join Penn State's staff as running ...
Veteran Penn State defender denied NCAA waiver for extra season
Veteran defensive end Amin Vanover was denied an NCAA waiver for a sixth season, a Penn State spokesperson confirmed to ...