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Penn State, Jim Knowles and James Franklin

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.

Opinion

Reading Eagle on MSN · 1d

Penn State, James Franklin are all in for 2025 with hiring of Jim Knowles [opinion]

When Penn State left the field after the 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, James Franklin knew he had work to do. Franklin, though, didn’t realize then that he’d be spending the next two weeks or so looking for a new defensive coordinator after Tom Allen left to take the same job at Clemson.

CBS Sports on MSN · 1d

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,

Tom Allen, Penn State and Clemson

Detroit Free Press · 14d

It's official, Penn State football needs a new defensive leader: Clemson hires Tom Allen

James Franklin must hire his third Nittany Lion defensive coordinator in four years after Tom Allen leaves for Clemson.

Morning Call PA · 15d

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 Hoosiers head coach before he was fired after the 2023 season. Nittany Lions coach James Franklin quickly hired him.

Yahoo! Sports · 15d

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.

Tampa Bay Times21d

Former USF coordinator Tom Allen finds new life with Nittany Lions

Penn State coach James Franklin somehow overlooked his new defensive coordinator’s baggage. Nothing criminal or creepy or controversial, but coarse. Tom Allen had one devil of a rasp ...

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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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Big Crisis Awaits James Franklin & Penn State As Insider Drops Bombshell After Lincoln Riley’s USC Masterstroke

James Franklin and Penn State capped off their season close to a Natty dream. The post Big Crisis Awaits James Franklin & Penn State As Insider Drops Bombshell After Lincoln Riley’s USC Masterstroke ...

Morning Call PA27d

Penn State coordinators can’t grasp why James Franklin is underappreciated [Opinion]

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tom Allen has been in James Franklin’s shoes as a college football head coach. Allen competed against Franklin when he was at Indiana and now works for him at Penn State.

247Sports.com15d

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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