James Franklin, Penn State and Jim Knowles

James Franklin: Why Penn State football's Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen are back in 2025
See what James Franklin is looking for in a new coach to fill "the most attractive running back job in the country."
Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Penn State's James Franklin and Jim Knowles previously had discussed a job at Penn State. An early morning call two days after Ohio State's national championship began the process.
Penn State coaching: How did James Franklin land Jim Knowles, how will he replace Ja’Juan Seider
In the days after the Orange Bowl, Penn State’s players gathered on campus for a team meeting. At that point in January, they found out defensive coordinator Tom Allen was leaving for Clemson and that James Franklin would do his part to hire the best candidate he could.
Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring as “twisting, turning process”
Franklin had talked to Knowles in December 2021 shortly after defensive coordinator Brent Pry, one of his longtime assistants, left Penn State to become head coach at Virginia Tech. Knowles wound up going to Ohio State and the Lions ended up hiring Manny Diaz, who enjoyed two very successful seasons before he became head coach at Duke.
James Franklin explains how Penn State football hired Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State's James Franklin explained, for the first time, of hiring away top defensive coordinator Jim Knowles from Ohio State.
Penn State’s James Franklin comments on top assistant Ja’Juan Seider heading to Notre Dame
STATE COLLEGE – Penn State’s James Franklin, now in his 12th season leading the program, suddenly finds himself in the market for a new running backs coach. Franklin, speaking Tuesday afternoon at a media availability at Pegula Ice Arena,
DeMarco Murray turns down Penn State RB coach role: report
Penn State is targeting former Oklahoma running back and current Sooners football assistant DeMarco Murray for its running ...
Penn State football's James Franklin shouts out Saquon Barkley, Jahan Dotson for winning Super Bowl
Penn State football head coach James Franklin gave a shout to two legends of the program who just won Super Bowl 50 ...
OU football's DeMarco Murray in mix to become Penn State running backs coach, per report
OU's DeMarco Murray has emerged as a candidate to become Penn State’s running backs coach, On3’s Pete Nakos reported Tuesday.
Does Penn State Have the 'Most Attractive' Coaching Vacancy in the Country?
Nittany Lions coach James Franklin is hiring a new running backs coach, who will work immediately with 1,000-yard rushers ...
Penn State football linked to ex-Cowboys star as RB coach
Penn State is zeroing in on a high-profile former NFL star to potentially be its new running backs coach in 2025.
Where did Ohio State land in Joel Klatt's 2025 'way-too-early' college football rankings?
National champions Ohio State finds itself out of the top spot in Fox Sport's "way-too-early" college football rankings.