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Penn State, Jim Knowles and James Franklin

The hiring of Jim Knowles leaves no excuses left for Penn State’s James Franklin

Penn State just made DC Jim Knowles the highest-paid coordinator in college football. With him now on the staff, James Franklin has no excuses left not to win a title.

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Hey, Bob! Penn State’s James Franklin delivers with Jim Knowles, and PSU fans are here for it

James Franklin, who had been in hot pursuit of a big-name defensive coordinator to replace Tom Allen, plucked Jim Knowles from national champion Ohio State.

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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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A new defensive leader for Penn State football? Tom Allen leaving, according to reports.

Allen, the former Indiana head coach, oversaw yet another Top 10 Penn State defense this past season − one in which it won a ...

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Tom Allen hired as Clemson’s highest-paid football assistant. Here are the details

With Allen’s hiring, five of Clemson’s 10 assistant coaches are now set to make at at $1 million in annual salary in 2025 ...

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James Franklin visiting California powerhouse high school amid defensive coordinator search

Franklin was at Mater Dei on Thursday morning, perennially one of the nation's top football programs and a recruiting hotbed.

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Penn State DC candidates after Tom Allen's shocking Clemson move

Penn State football received one massive loss Monday as Tom Allen leaves for Clemson. Here's the DC candidates worth pursuing ...

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Tom Allen wasn’t looking to leave Penn State. Why Clemson’s DC job was a perfect fit

Allen, he said, wasn’t looking for a job. He was laser-focused on Penn State’s CFP semifinal game against Notre Dame at the ...

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Penn State defensive coordinator search: Names to know as Nittany Lions look to replace Tom Allen

Penn State needs a new defensive coordinator for the third time in four years, as Tom Allen leaves for Clemson after one season with the Nittany Lions. Expect James Franklin and the Nittany Lions to ...

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REPORT: Penn State DC Tom Allen close to becoming Clemson’s defensive coordinator

James Franklin looks set to enter his third defensive coordinator search in four years. On Monday morning, it was reported that Tom Allen is nearing a deal to become Clemson’s defensive coordinator.

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Clemson hires Tom Allen as Defensive Coordinator

(Clemson Athletics) Head Coach Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football announced today that Clemson has hired Tom Allen as Defensive Coordinator ... “I remain incredibly grateful for the opportunity ...

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Defensive coordinator Tom Allen leaving Penn State, according to reports

Defensive coordinator Tom Allen is leaving Penn State after one season to take the same job at Clemson, according to several reports Monday. Allen spent the previous seven seasons at Indiana as the ...

Reacting to Penn State’s addition of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator | Blue-White Breakdown Podcast

PennLive's Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal gave their instant reactions on the massive offseason move from Penn State.

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