By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com When it comes to recruiting, James Franklin rarely takes a backseat. He proved that again Sunday when he lured Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, to Penn State. Of course, money helped. Franklin has often talked about being ...

The Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Tre Donaldson scored seven of his career-high 21 points during a game-closing 9-0 run and Michigan edged Penn State 76-72 on Monday night. Michigan grabbed three offensive rebounds on one possession midway through the second half before Rubin Jones ...

Franklin welcomes Knowles with $3.1 million salary From Mirror reports Penn State this morning confirmed the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who most recently coached at rival Ohio State. “Join me in welcoming Jim Knowles back to his home in the commonwealth of ...

Men: Penn State at Michigan Tipoff: 6:30 p.m., Crisler Arena, Ann Arbour, Mich. Records: Penn State (13-7, Big Ten 3-6); Michigan (14-5, Big Ten 6-2) TV: Big Ten Network Radio: Penn State Sports Network Satellite: Sirius XM Ch. 380 & 970 Notable: Penn State is coming off a ...

From Mirror, wire reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Despite wielding a double-digit advantage with just over six minutes to play, the Penn State women’s basketball team dropped a 77-73 decision to Rutgers on Sunday afternoon from the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State fell to 10-11 overall and 1-9 ...

Penn State is making a national splash with the reported hiring of Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Knowles will reportedly become the highest paid assistant coach in college football with a three-year deal worth $3.1 annually. Neither Penn State, Ohio State or Knowles confirmed ...