Many eyes were on the Nittany Lions this past year as sports pundits speculated The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) would make it to

Penn State will be well-represented in this year’s big game. The Nittany Lions have four players playing in Super Bowl LIX. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will meet in the title game for the second time in three seasons, with the Eagles having the most high-profile Penn State athlete in recent memory in Saquon Barkley.

Julian Peterson (2) of Winslow catches a pass and would score on the play during the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 4 football semifinal between Winslow and Manalapan at Winslow Township High School in Atco, NJ on 11/9/24. Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media

Reed morphed into one of college football’s most dynamic safeties during his final season. He led the Lions in tackles (98) and chipped in 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three interceptions, three pass breakups, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry.

Penn State has made a massive splash by hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take the same job with the Nittany Lions. He replaces Tom Allen, who left PSU to become Clemson’s defensive coordinator. Here are three thoughts on what Penn State hiring Knowles means moving forward.

Penn State announces Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator, one week after Knowles helped Ohio State to the national championship.

Defensive end/edge rusher, Abdul Carter of Penn State is considered to be the best player in this year’s draft by some and will most likely go somewhere in the top 10. Some mock drafts have Carter going as high as No. 4 overall to New England so if the Cowboys have their eyes on him, they will have to move up quite a bit to do so.

Analyzing Thursday’s Ohio State at Penn State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Penn State Nittany Lions will take on conference opponent Ohio State. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

The No. 1 Nittany Lions take on the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes — the last team to beat Penn State — on Friday night in the Bryce Jordan Center.

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.

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.