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Matt Campbell's first major staff decision signals a new era at Penn State

Matt Campbell didn't waste time putting his stamp on Penn State football. Within days of being introduced as the program's new head coach, Campbell made his first defining staff decision: Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will not be retained.

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What We Know About Matt Campbell's Offensive Staff at Penn State

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How Penn State's winding coaching search landed on Matt Campbell

Penn State DC Jim Knowles headed to Tennessee

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Tennessee adds ex-Penn State DC Jim Knowles on 3-year deal

In a statement, Vols coach Josh Heupel said Knowles was his "top priority from the start of this process."

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Ex-Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles hired by Tennessee

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Reports: Penn State DC Jim Knowles headed to Tennessee

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What to know about Jim Knowles, Tennessee football defensive coordinator

Penn State's Jim Knowles is the frontrunner to become the next Tennessee football defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports on Dec. 10.

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Jim Knowles emerges as Tennessee defensive coordinator candidate, per report

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Tennessee officially hires Jim Knowles to revamp struggling defensive unit

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Penn State DC Jim Knowles won’t return to Nittany Lions for 2026, per source

Knowles’ tenure with the Nittany Lions will only last a year and will likely go down as a disappointment.

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Penn State football losing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles: Reports

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Report: Penn State DC Jim Knowles expected to leave, join Tennessee

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James Franklin, Virginia Tech Poach Fan-Favorite Penn State Coach

After being let go from Penn State, James Franklin is on a mission. He is bringing over a fan-favorite coach to Virginia Tech.

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Penn State adding assistant general manager from Big 12 program, per report

It’s been a busy week of staff hires for Matt Campbell at Penn State, and another big one is reportedly taking place Thursday. Penn State is set to hire Cincinnati director of player personnel Jack Griffith as its assistant general manager,

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How did Bill Belichick sign a top-20 class? Can Penn State recover? Recruiting mailbag

Can Indiana maintain success given their incoming recruiting class? How did James Franklin sign such a good class at Virginia Tech?

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Penn State star running back Nick Singleton opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, per report

Singleton finishes his career fourth all-time in Penn State career rushing yards with 3,461 and first all-time in rushing touchdowns, with 45 and total touchdowns with 55. He had an up-and-down final season with the Nittany Lions, finishing with a career low in rushing yards with 549 but a career high in rushing touchdowns with 13.

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Gifted Penn State defender plans to enter the transfer portal, per report

Washington, one of the fastest players on the Penn State team, was a key reserve on defense and he also impacted special teams.

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Penn State hires men's soccer coach with a national title

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft, who has been through a two-month search whirlwind, on Thursday announced his second significant hire of December. Penn State hired Vermont men’s soccer coach Rob Dow, who led the Catamounts to the 2024 NCAA championship.