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.

Allar’s confidence makes him great, but the blessing can also be a curse. Will Abdul Carter play in Orange Bowl?James Franklin gives an update on Penn State football edge rusher Abdul Carter Penn State coach James Franklin said at halftime that Notre ...

The recent Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame reignited criticism of James Franklin, casting doubt on his ability to elevate Penn State to the highest level of college football.

Penn State’s post-Orange Bowl locker room was a sight for sore eyes. Between the tears, yelling or thousand-yard stares, it was clear the 2024 team felt it was capable of winning a national championship.

When it comes to recruiting, James Franklin rarely takes a backseat. He proved that again Sunday when he lured Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, to Penn State. Of course, money helped.

When it comes to recruiting, James Franklin rarely takes a backseat. He proved that again Sunday when he lured Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, to Penn State. Of course, money helped.

By Neil Rudel [email protected] When it comes to recruiting, James Franklin rarely takes a backseat. He proved that again Sunday when he lured Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, to Penn State.

The Nittany Lions are hiring Tom Knowles, who served as defensive coordinator for the national champion Buckeyes.

Rising senior Liam Clifford is the leading returning receiver with 18 catches for 286 yards and one touchdown in 2024. And for Allar to have enough weapons to threaten things down field, Penn State could certainly use more options at the position via the spring window (April 16-25).

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Football Scoop, a web site that specializes in coaching news reported that Penn State has offered more than $3 million to lure Jim Knowles from Columbus to State College. Rumors of Knowles leaving the Buckeyes for Oklahoma began before the national championship,

Former Omaha Central, Huskers and Green Bay Packer running back Calvin Jones died Wednesday at his home, according to police reports.