Perhaps Jim Knowles was saving one of Penn State’s best for late August. Knowles, the Nittany Lions’ defensive coordinator, ...

Redshirt freshman Jaylen Harvey is the third Penn State defensive linemen to earn recognition during preseason practices.

The longer Penn State quarterback Drew Allar weighed his options, the more he thought how sweet it would be to bring a national championship to Happy Valley.

Knowles, Penn State's first-year DC, recently mentioned two PSU corners in connection with his nickel defensive back position ...

Penn State’s current group of linebackers is coached by the program’s all-time leader in tackles. Dan Connor produced 419 of ...

James Franklin called this his best combination of personnel and coaches at Penn State. So let's rank their rooms.

Penn State football head coach James Franklin talked to Josh Pate about his expectations this year and what he talked to Nick ...

What is usually a nickel corner in most 4-2-5 defenses is a chess piece for Knowles — and should be the key to unlocking the ...

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is deliberate not only with how he runs his defense but also in how he answers questions. He’s soft-spoken and relaxed, often taking ...

How does Jim Knowles describe his new Penn State defense? Knowles just led an Ohio State defense that ranked No. 1 nationally, per game, in yards allowed (254 yards) and points allowed (12.9) and ...

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 ...

Penn State football: Why Jim Knowles is needed most, now Because moves like this, sure enough, are not always realistic. Timing and circumstance must be evaluated and seized and delivered.