Matt Outten is hard to miss, a 212-pound freshman whose power and explosiveness impressed the staff as a recruit. Franklin ...

The Nittany Lions are relatively inexperienced at linebacker, which coach James Franklin said could lead to a defensive shift ...

The Nittany Lions return the bulk of their roster from last season. Two additions from the transfer portal figure to bolster ...

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 decked out in sweats ...

New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is just getting started in State College. Knowles, who directed the elite defense of national champion Ohio State last season, is in his first year ...

Franklin discusses Jim Knowles' quiet approach, an offensive lineman taking a step and the Nittany Lion with the most ...

But coordinator hirings and firings can often make or break a head coach's tenure. Coordinators are an integral part of the ...

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables belief in OU defensive staff is thae big reason why he's calling the defense.

Penn State then hired away defensive coordinator Jim Knowles from Ohio State after the Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff National Championship this January. Knowles brings 17 years of ...

As Jim Knowles takes over as Penn State’s defensive coordinator, how he will use his schemes and philosophies is among the most intriguing questions for next season. In particular, linebacker ...

After making the College Football Playoff semifinals and falling just short against Notre Dame, much of Penn State's roster from last season remains intact. New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles ...