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Two Penn State Football Freshmen Earn 5-Star Rankings
Andrew Olesh and Malachi Goodman, members of the Nittany Lions' 2025 recruiting class, emerge as 5-star players according to the latest national rankings.
What they’re saying nationally about Penn State football after Jim Knowles hire
Penn State has received plenty of praise over the past few weeks for retaining talent. Its latest move, hiring one of the nation's best defensive coordinators, has people buzzing.
Jim Knowles says Penn State football was 'everything' to him in first comments after OSU exit
Former Ohio State defensive coordinator said in an address to Penn State players that the Nittany Lions were 'everything' to him growing up
Jim Knowles on Penn State Football: 'This Is Where I Want to Be'
Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions. Knowles, whom Penn State hired away from Ohio State, introduced himself to the team this week, telling players and fellow coaches, "This is where I want to be."
Jim Knowles’ Ohio State betrayal benefits Penn State more than you realize
While everyone in college football is already talking about Penn State's new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, it's possible that not everyone is realizing how much his betrayal of Ohio State benefits his new club.
‘The Team Is Still Going To Be as Strong’ — Ohio State Star Issues Blunt Reaction to Jim Knowles’ Penn State Departure
Jim Knowles made a rare move by leaving Ohio State — just after the Buckeyes won the national championship — to join Big Ten rival Penn State. His decision, confirmed on Jan. 27, wasn’t a surprise to his players,
Ohio State five-star newcomer confirms suspicion about Jim Knowles joining Penn State
Penn State announced Knowles signing to be their coordinator on Tuesday and one Buckeye confirmed what most people figured; the Buckeyes have taken exception to Knowles’ landing
Is Penn State football in the running for top 2025 recruits before National Signing Day?
Penn State is preparing to wrap up its impressive 2025 recruiting class. Could it add to it by National Signing Day?
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Joel Klatt ranking Penn State 2025 college football season's early No. 1 is fool's gold
Joel Klatt had a very egregious ranking for Penn State ahead of the 2025 college football season: No. 1 overall.
Jim Knowles contract: New Penn State defensive coordinator can eclipse $4 million with lucrative bonuses
Already boasting the largest salary among college football assistants, Knowles' contract allows him to hit astronomical ...
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Penn State offseason storylines: How will the Lions replace two elite secondary pieces?
Reed morphed into one of college football’s most dynamic safeties during his final season. He led the Lions in tackles (98) and chipped in 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three interceptions, three ...
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Why Penn State’s latest high-profile hire may have violated PA’s Open Meetings Law
When a committee of Penn State trustees met Monday to approve hiring a new football defensive coordinator, the meeting lasted less than two minutes, without any trustee saying the name of the person ...
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 ...
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 ...
Penn State returns to ‘basketball facility’ Rec Hall in hopes of curing late-game woes
The Nittany Lions return to their longtime home Thursday against Ohio State. Last time they played in Rec Hall, fans stormed ...