Penn State’s James Franklin describes Jim Knowles hiring

Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Franklin and 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.
Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State football for Penn State? Here’s what he said
Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Here's what he said about leaving Ohio State football.
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.
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,

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Franklin met with the media in State College and shared his thoughts on Ja'Juan Seider leaving and the Jim Knowles hire.