James Franklin's off-season media availability became slightly heated when asked how the Jim Knowles hire ... itself to represent one-half of the conference title game in Indianapolis, ...

That’s why James Franklin brought Knowles to State College. Franklin offered some interesting insights into Knowles’ on-field approach during the early stages of PSU practice sessions.

Knowles boasted the top-ranked defense in college football in most major categories, including points per game (12.2) and yardage allowed (251.1 per game). Knowles, 59, is a Philadelphia native ...

What James Franklin, Jim Knowles, and others are saying about the new Penn State defensive coordinator. Story by Greg Pickel • 1w.