James Franklin On Penn State Win

Jim Knowles on Penn State Football

Penn State poaching Jim Knowles sends clear message: James Franklin, Nittany Lions ready to take next step

James Franklin has picked up his first win over Ohio State since 2016. Penn State poached Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles over the weekend. While Ryan Day and the Buckeyes were busy celebrating their first national title in 10 years with a party at Ohio Stadium,

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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

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Penn State, James Franklin are all in for 2025 with hiring of Jim Knowles [opinion]

The 59-year-old Knowles reportedly is signing a three-year contract worth more than $9 million, which makes him the highest-paid coordinator in the country. His hiring, which became official Monday morning, is the clearest sign that Penn State and Franklin are all in for the 2025 season.

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Stance on James Franklin Takes Turn as $10M Splash to Sabotage Ryan Day Puts Penn State in Unexpected Territory

Ohio State Buckeyes snagged the championship title in Atlanta on January 20th with a decisive victory. The post Stance on ...

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ESPN Analyst Picks Penn State to Win 2026 National Championship

Penn State. Thirty-nine years after their last title, the Nittany Lions will defeat Georgia for the CFP title, Connelly ...

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Why Penn State is Winning College Football's 2025 Offseason

Everything seems to be falling perfectly into place for the Nittany Lions ahead of the 2025 season, writes Steven Lassan.

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Penn State coach James Franklin among list of program leaders who could win first title next: Newsstand

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Jan. 29 include a list of head coaches who could win their first national title in 2025, headlines of the day, and more. It’s time to dive into Wednesday’s top ...

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Who will be next coach to win first national title? Steve Sarkisian, James Franklin among names at forefront

Ohio State coach Ryan Day spent the weekend celebrating the program's ninth national championship, a crowning achievement for ...

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CFP: Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one?

There's no sugarcoating it: As Penn State's coach, James Franklin owns an ... He has game-planned against Franklin, and now he's trying to help Franklin win his first national title.

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