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Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State for Penn State? Here’s his explanation

Penn State officially introduced Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator on Tuesday. The 59-year-old Philadelphia native left Ohio State days after it won the College Football Playoff championship to take the same job with the Nittany Lions.

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Penn State Is 'So Close' to Winning a Title, Jim Knowles Says

STATE COLLEGE | So why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State for Penn State, less than a week after helping the Buckeyes win the national championship? Knowles told a few nice stories about watching Penn State highlight shows as a kid and coaches who used to roll up their pant legs, but really, he distilled it to this.

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Why Jim Knowles walked: Philosophical clash at Ohio State leads to fresh start, historic payday at Penn State

Jim Knowles' defense is not static and is certainly malleable to suggestions, but even a veteran coach has a breaking point with directives. The coordinator reached his limit after three years at Ohio State,

Jim Knowles zeroes in on helping Penn State reach national championship aspirations: 'That's not just talk'

The new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator spoke about his goals during the introductory press conference on Tuesday ...

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Penn State Football 2025: Reasons for Optimism and Concern

The Nittany Lions return a loaded lineup and feature perhaps the nation's best coordinator duo. They also have a to-do list.

Greg McElroy Names College Football Program Going 'All in' For Next Season

One team looking to achieve this goal was the Penn State Nittany Lions. In 2024, they reached their first College Football Playoff and made it all the way to the semifinals, but they lost in a ...

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2025 College Football Playoff odds, Orange Bowl prediction: Notre Dame vs. Penn State picks by CFB expert

Jimmie Kaylor revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on ...

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College Football Playoff semifinals announcers: Who's calling the Notre Dame-Penn State Orange Bowl on ESPN?

Here’s who’s on the call for ESPN’s broadcast of the College Football Playoff semifinals game between Penn State and Notre Dame.

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3 Chip Kelly replacements who will be a better fit for Ohio State than Brian Hartline

After winning the College Football Playoff, Ryan Day is faced with the tall task of replacing both of his coordinators of ...

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College Football Playoff predictions: Which teams return in 2025 from Ohio State to Clemson?

In or out? A verdict on which of the College Football Playoff qualifiers will be back in the bracket next season.

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Notre Dame reaches College Football Playoff title game with late field goal against Penn State

Notre Dame took advantage of a crucial Penn State turnover with under ... 27-24 win in the Orange Bowl and earn a spot in the College Football Playoff championship game. Penn State ...

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On3's College Football Playoff projection has Illinois football, HC Bret Bielema in stunning Big Ten-SEC game

If the projections hold, Illinois could play a perennial College Football Playoff juggernaut in the opening round next year.

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College Football Playoff betting guide: Do underdogs Penn State have an edge against Notre Dame?

The semifinal round of the 2025 College Football Playoff begins with a showdown from the Sunshine State as Notre Dame takes on Penn State in the Capital One Orange Bowl. Both teams ...

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College football rankings: The 10 best head coaches in the country entering 2025

Figuring out who the 10 best head coaches in college football are is easier said than done. The cream rises to the top, but ...

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