Knowles, who spent the last three seasons directing Ohio State's defenses, inherits proven Penn State playmakers at every ...

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 ...

The other two “green lights”, per Franklin, are cornerback Daryus Dixson and edge rusher Yvan Kemajou. Both freshmen enrolled early and veteran Penn State corners are thrilled with what they have seen ...

After a 13-3 finish in 2024, including a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance, Penn State is ranked No. 3 in the ...

When Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State’s new defensive coordinator in February, he said his main goal was to “have ...

Penn State opens the season ranked third in the Coaches Poll, its highest preseason slot since 1999. The Nittany Lions likely ...

The Nittany Lions are two weeks from their Aug. 30 opener against Nevada. Here's what stands out at training camp.

Penn State opened a portion of its practice Tuesday evening, with several coaches and players speaking to the media following ...

Jim Knowles had plenty of things to occupy his time this past spring. Penn State’s first-year defensive coordinator had to ...

When Penn State’s defense is in a 4-2-5, the expectation is the fifth defensive back will be able to do a little bit of ...

LAS VEGAS – Penn State poached Ohio State's defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in January. Now the Nittany Lions want to steal the Buckeyes ' successful 2024 formula. Like Ohio State a year ago ...