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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 celebrating their first national title in 10 years with a party at Ohio Stadium,

Penn State has made a massive splash by hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take the same job with the Nittany Lions. He replaces Tom Allen, who left PSU to become Clemson’s defensive coordinator. Here are three thoughts on what Penn State hiring Knowles means moving forward.

It is believed that Jim Knowles' base salary at Penn State already ... establish a high-water mark of more than $4 million for the Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator, sources with knowledge ...

Penn State announces Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator, one week after Knowles helped Ohio State to the national championship.

The JACK position is a key part of new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' front seven. Fortunately for Knowles, the Nittany Lions already possess multiple young fits for the role.

It always happens in sports where teams who do well must continually rebuild staff. Alabama rarely went a year without one of Nick Saban’s assistant coaches being poached for lateral moves or promotions.

Reed morphed into one of college football’s most dynamic safeties during his final season. He led the Lions in tackles (98) and chipped in 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three interceptions, three pass breakups, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry.

Knowles will make Penn State's defense one of the best in the country, but his addition might help the offense too.

Knowles took over in 2022 following a disappointing season in which the Buckeyes finished No. 59 in total defense. Under his leadership, the team's defensive performance improved each year. In 2022, Ohio State ranked No. 14, and in 2023, it reached No. 3. This year, it claimed the top spot in defensive rankings.

Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions. Knowles, whom Penn State hired away from Ohio State, introduced himself to the team this week, telling players and fellow coaches, "This is where I want to be."