Here was Franklin on the 6-2, 305-pound Gilliam, a tackle, in early April: “Xavier Gilliam’s been a guy that, as you guys saw in the winter workouts, really flashed, and he’s doing it here (in spring) ...

Penn State’s defensive front will be led by two of the premier linemen in the country – tackle Zane Durant and end Dani ...

Zakee Wheatley leads a group of Nittany Lions safeties who expect to flourish under their new defensive coordinator.

Knowles, Penn State's first-year DC, recently mentioned two PSU corners in connection with his nickel defensive back position ...

STATE COLLEGE – Penn State has yet to name a No. 2 quarterback with less than two weeks before the season opener against ...

For six of the last seven years, the Big Ten champion has been either Ohio State or Michigan. But during that time, it's ...

The Nittany Lions held their weekly media availability during the final stretch of training camp. Here's what we saw.

What is usually a nickel corner in most 4-2-5 defenses is a chess piece for Knowles — and should be the key to unlocking the ...

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is deliberate not only with how he runs his defense but also in how he answers questions. He’s soft-spoken and relaxed, often taking ...

How does Jim Knowles describe his new Penn State defense? Knowles just led an Ohio State defense that ranked No. 1 nationally, per game, in yards allowed (254 yards) and points allowed (12.9) and ...

Penn State football: Why Jim Knowles is needed most, now Because moves like this, sure enough, are not always realistic. Timing and circumstance must be evaluated and seized and delivered.

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 ...