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Penn State, James Franklin and Coaches Poll

Where did James Franklin, other coaches rank Penn State in final top 25 poll?

James Franklin, Pat Narduzzi, Mike Locksley and other coaches had different rankings for Penn State in the USA Today Coaches Poll.

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Penn State football at No. 1 in 2025: Why this national expert believes in James Franklin

One of the nation's leading college football analysts explains why he picks Penn State as his early No. 1 team in the country for 2025.

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How did Penn State football coach James Franklin vote in final US LBM Coaches Poll ballot?

Penn State's historic 2024-25 season comes to an official close with the final US LBM Coaches Poll. See how James Franklin voted.

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Penn State football AD fires back at James Franklin criticisms before Notre Dame showdown

As Penn State football head coach James Franklin has struggled against top ranked teams, the AD comes to his defense.

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What they’re saying nationally about Penn State football at end of 2024 season

Penn State had a plenty successful 2024 season, finishing out with a narrow loss to national runner-up Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. The Nittany Lions came away with a No. 5 ranking in the final AP Poll,

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Why Penn State faces hugely pivotal 2025 season

Penn State, which hasn’t held the No. 1 spot in any poll this century, is already in the white-hot spotlight this offseason.

Jim Knowles, Ohio State

Penn Live · 21h

Could Penn State really hire DC Jim Knowles away from Ohio State? Here’s what we know

Jim Knowles, Ohio State’s national-title winning defensive coordinator, is being targeted by Franklin and the Nittany Lions. But Penn State is far from the only program in the mix.

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Jim Knowles would be great at OU. But would his hiring be great for the Sooners?

Jim Knowles, the best defensive coordinator in college football, would be great at OU. But would sky-high salary be good for Sooners in this NIL era?

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Penn State’s Bold Move: $3.2M Offer to Ohio State DC Jim Knowles Nearly Shakes Up Coaching Carousel

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is a hot name in the coaching carousel right now, which has led to him being pursued by multiple massive programs. This includes the CFP semifinalist and conference neighbor,

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James Franklin's Fortunes Take Sudden Turn as Penn State Insiders Make Eye-Opening Admission After Recent Setback

What's wrong with Penn State? The post James Franklin's Fortunes Take Sudden Turn as Penn State Insiders Make Eye-Opening ...

Where is Penn State in search for defensive coordinator? Nittany Lions mailbag

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State ’s first-ever 16-game season is in the books and the Nittany Lions are the preseason No. 1 in ...

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Where did James Franklin put Penn State in his final USA Today Coaches Poll ballot?

Penn State coach James Franklin is one of the 53 program leaders who make up the voting block for the weekly USA Today ...

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James Franklin one-upped his awful big-game reputation in Penn State heartbreaker

Penn State finished the regular season 11-1, but the “one” was another loss to Ohio State. Franklin is 4-17 against Ohio State and Michigan, his team’s biggest rivals in the Big 10. Penn State had a ...

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Penn State Football Has the Championship Blueprint. Can It Follow Through in 2025?

The Nittany Lions return a high volume of talent from their 2024 roster — just as Michigan and Ohio State did to win titles.

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Penn State's James Franklin drops 10-word admission amid painful Notre Dame loss

Penn State football HC James Franklin looks for a ray of light in Thursday's crushing Orange Bowl loss vs. Notre Dame ...

Top Penn State recruit works out with Drew Allar’s QB trainer, gets visit from James Franklin

Franklin and tight ends coach Ty Howle stopped in to see Nazareth 2026 four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone on Tuesday.

Where Penn State Lands in the 2025 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is a preseason Penn State believer, placing the Nittany Lions atop his too-early top 25 for ...

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