James Franklin on new Penn State DC Jim Knowles’ early impact during spring: ‘He sees it all’
Jim Knowles has a reputation for building elite defenses. He did it at Ohio State a year ago during the Buckeyes’ run to a ...
Penn State spring football takeaways: Jim Knowles’ fit, receivers growth and more
Matt Outten is hard to miss, a 212-pound freshman whose power and explosiveness impressed the staff as a recruit. Franklin ...
Penn State's James Franklin Updates the Nittany Lions' Spring Practice Progress
Franklin discusses Jim Knowles' quiet approach, an offensive lineman taking a step and the Nittany Lion with the most ...
Which Penn State defender has the attention of new DC Jim Knowles early in spring drills?
New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is just getting started in State College. Knowles, who directed the elite ...
Penn State continues spring practice; Scenes from Tuesday’s session
Coach Franklin opts for Holuba Hall as new coordinators Knowles and Kotelnicki work with their units during the fourth of 15 spring sessions.
What to Expect From Penn State's Linebackers Under Jim Knowles
The Nittany Lions are relatively inexperienced at linebacker, which coach James Franklin said could lead to a defensive shift ...
Ohio State football keeping close tabs on safety Caleb Downs' reps in spring practice
Safety Caleb Downs played more than 1,000 snaps in 2024, a heavy workload that has resulted in Ohio State limiting his reps ...
Oklahoma's Brent Venables defends decision to assume command of Sooners defense: 'Very natural space for me'
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables defended his choice to take over defensive playcalling during a wide-ranging interview with ...
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Penn State spring practice observations: Jim Knowles, transfer WRs make their debut
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jim Knowles patrolled the practice field on Tuesday afternoon with the look of a man who has seen his share of spring practices. Penn State’s new defensive coordinator was ...