Expectations are as high as ever for Penn State with a pursuit of a national championship driving every decision ...

The 2017 Penn State team might debate the point, with running back Saquon Barkley, quarterback Trace McSorley, tight end Mike ...

After the first year of the expanded College Football Playoff, it is safe to say that the Penn State Nittany Lions are about ...

Penn State added a commitment from four-star cornerback Jaziel Hart on Thursday, building on an impressive 2026 recruiting ...

Class of 2026 three-star athlete/defensive back Jaziel Hart is looking to become "the face of the program" for PSU.

One of them is in the midst of a second stay with the Nittany Lions. He began his career in State College before spending a ...

The college football coaching carousel took an unusual turn this offseason when Jim Knowles departed defending champion Ohio State for Penn State in a lateral move to become the Nittany Lions ...

His cellphone rang. It was 5:06 a.m. Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was calling about Penn State's open DC job. "To be honest with you," Franklin said, "I didn't know how serious it ...

Knowles became the highest-paid defensive coordinator in college football after the 2024 season when he moved to Penn State. The Pennsylvania native told ESPN that he “would not have explored or ...

“He really dives deep into the individual athlete. … It’s a unique trait.” Penn State hopes Knowles can keep the Nittany Lions on course to win a national championship. They made it clear ...

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 ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Knowles is being hired to upgrade Penn State even more: To turn its elite defense into a national championship unit. Knowles is the third ...