Penn State, Jim Knowles and College Football Playoff

Playoff or bust for LSU’s Brian Kelly? Plus, Penn State doubles down with Jim Knowles hire
Today, we’re talking about the offseason’s early winner, Brian Kelly’s do-or-die year at LSU and changes to the College Football Playoff. Let’s go:
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.
How Penn State hire would shake college football: 3 things to know about Jim Knowles
Why is Jim Knowles a great fit to lead Penn State's defense? Get to know the former Ohio State assistant coach
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.
Former NFL MVP: Penn State hired ‘the best DC in college football’ in Jim Knowles
Former NFL MVP and quarterback Rich Gannon was high school teammates with new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. He explains why James Franklin made a great hire.
‘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
Why Penn State hiring Ohio State DC Jim Knowles is a ‘home run’ for Philadelphia recruiting
Penn State hired Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a Philadelphia native and St. Joe's Prep graduate.
‘I Hate This’ – Ohio State Fans Stunned as Jim Knowles Leaves for Big Ten Rival Penn State
The Penn State Nittany Lions pulled off a major coaching shake-up, luring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from the Ohio State Buckeyes. For Knowles, this move is a dream come true — he’s always wanted to be part of the Nittany Lions program.
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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.
Penn State Football's Next Big Hire? A General Manager for Revenue Sharing
Nittany Lions coach James Franklin has said he wants to hire an expert in contracts and negotiations for the 'next generation ...
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 ...
College football rankings: Where will Georgia be ranked to start the 2025 CFB season?
When it comes to the expanded College Football Playoff, the haves tend to separate from the have nots much easier than you would expect. While we are going to g ...
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 ...
Replay: Ohio State wins third straight, takes down Penn State with double-digit win
John Mobley Jr. flirted with a triple-double and Ohio State won its third straight game, this one a 19-point win at Penn ...
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Penn State has a new defensive coordinator. He’ll make more than any other in college football
I look forward to working with this tremendous staff and group of student-athletes and am ready to get to work,” Jim Knowles ...
Ohio State, Penn and other big football programs recruit at Cincinnati high schools
A college football national championship game featuring two teams littered with local products marked the end of the season and a full shift into recruiting. In recent days, college recruiters and ...
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ESPN projects Penn State as 2025 College Football Playoff national champion
Penn State football enters 2025 with sky high expectations after a CFP semifinal run last season. Can the Nittany Lions come ...