Penn State, James Franklin and Jim Knowles

James Franklin and Penn State actually had their eyes set on Jim Knowles years ago
Even though Penn State just recently landed Jim Knowles this offseason, James Franklin had his eyes set on the former Ohio State defensive coordinator years ago. Believe it or not, this may have been a long time coming for Knowles to come to Penn State.
James Franklin on what role Andy Kotelnicki will have in hiring Penn State’s running backs coach
Seider, one of the top recruiters in college football, will be missed and veteran Penn State head coach James Franklin praised him Tuesday for his impact on the Lions’ program.
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
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."
What’s on James Franklin’s to-do list between now and the start of Penn State spring drills?
It’s been a busy last few months for Penn State’s football program, and we’re not talking about the finish to the Lions’ 13-3 season in the Orange Bowl. Early Signing Day is done. Penn State’s football program has welcomed its early enrollees.
Penn State coach James Franklin discusses offseason coaching hires, transfer portal & more
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With star running backs returning, James Franklin expects top candidates for open Penn State coaching job
For quite some time, Penn State football coach James Franklin didn’t know whether running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen would stay in his program or go to the NFL. “It was a scramble,” Franklin said Tuesday.
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 ...
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 ...
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Penn State HC James Franklin has high praise for Notre Dame’s new RB coach Ja’Juan Seider
Ja’Juan Seider’s former boss James Franklin was very complimentary of his former RB coach as he heads off for the same ...
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 ...
Penn State football's James Franklin shouts out Saquon Barkley, Jahan Dotson for winning Super Bowl
Penn State football head coach James Franklin gave a shout to two legends of the program who just won Super Bowl 50 ...
Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring as “twisting, turning process”
Franklin had talked to Knowles in December 2021 shortly after defensive coordinator Brent Pry, one of his longtime assistants ...