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Penn State football's 2025 recruiting class

What to Know About Penn State Football's 2025 Recruiting Class

Penn State coach James Franklin signed 27 players in the 2025 recruiting class, many of whom already have begun training with the Nittany Lions.

USA Today · 2d

Where does Penn State football's recruiting class rank going into February Signing Day?

The February signing day is quickly approaching, and Penn State football has a chance to add to its 2025 recruiting class. James Franklin's squad is composed of players that are near the top of their position groups,

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Penn State football’s top last-minute recruiting targets before 2025 National Signing Day

Ahead of National Signing Day, several of the top programs in the country are expected to make one final run at the remaining prospects in the recruiting pool. In a pivotal 2025 offseason for Penn State football,

Penn State, Jim Knowles and James Franklin

Sports Illustrated · 2d

Jim Knowles Praises James Franklin's 'Defensive Culture' at Penn State

In a new interview, Penn State's defensive coordinator says he's going to build the No. 1 defense with the Nittany Lions.

USA Today · 9d

What James Franklin, new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said about Penn State football

Penn State made the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles official on Monday. Here's what each had to say about the move

NBC Sports on MSN · 4h

Jim Knowles believes Penn State is close to winning a title. He wants to make it happen.

The Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator opened up about leaving Ohio State for Penn State after winning a national championship — and how he thinks he can help the football team he always viewed as the sport's gold standard.

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Where in the world was Penn State’s coaching staff in January? Recapping an important recruiting period

Kreul is an elite prospect in the next cycle, ranking as the No. 6 edge rusher and a high four-star. At 6-3 and 230 pounds, ...

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Penn State Insider Confirms Hot Seat for James Franklin as $57M Liability Faces Test of Time

The clock is ticking on James Franklin's tenure in Happy Valley! The post Penn State Insider Confirms Hot Seat for James ...

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Where James Franklin ranks in 2025 top coaches ranking

Ari Wasserman of On3 took his crack at ranking the top 25 coaches in 2025, and Franklin's ranking seems to be lagging.

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Hey, Bob! How will DC Jim Knowles merge his philosophy with what Penn State has done before?

Jim Knowles’ first press conference as Penn State’s defensive coordinator is in the books, PSU fans. It was a very, very ...

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Jim Knowles zeroes in on helping Penn State reach national championship aspirations: 'That's not just talk'

The new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator spoke about his goals during the introductory press conference on Tuesday ...

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Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh performed woefully bad in the postseason before winning the national championship. You don’t win the big game until you do. Michigan’s khaki king never won a College Football Playoff game ...

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James Franklin’s Fortunes Set to Take Turn as $10M Hire’s Masterplan for Penn State’s Recruits Turns Heads

Less than a week after their national championship victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Ohio State Buckeyes ...

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