Penn State lured Knowles away from Ohio State by making him the highest-paid assistant in college football. And it doesn't hurt that he's now coaching back in his home state at a school he always looked up at.
For James Franklin and Penn State, another big game means another chance to change the narrative
"I'm not going to act like there's no pressure," Franklin said of Penn State's matchup with Oregon. "(But) this is why you choose Penn State. It's why I came here as the head coach, to have these types of opportunities and to play these type of games."
Big Game in the Big Ten: Will Oregon-Penn State game have CFP implications?
A lot can happen between now and December, but barring a complete meltdown by either team, the game could have conference championship and College Football Playoff implications.
Availability of USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane, Elijah Paige remains murky
As USC enters a key stretch of conference play, it's unclear if it'll have its star wideout or starting left tackle.
SEC officially unveils opponents for each team as conference moves to 9-game schedule in 2026
Each team will play three opponents every season over the next four years and every other team in the conference twice in that span.
SEC announces 9-game football schedule, annual rivalries through 2029 season
The SEC on Tuesday announced the annual rivalries and nine-game schedules for each member of the conference through 2029. What to know:
Oklahoma QB John Mateer to undergo surgery on throwing hand; expected to return this season
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, one of the nation’s top players in the early weeks of the season, will have surgery to repair an injury to his throwing hand.
Mike Gundy rant: Oklahoma State coach’s ‘I’m a man, I’m 40’ tirade, revisited
With news Mike Gundy has been fired by Oklahoma State, here's a look back at his 'I'm a man, I'm 40' rant from 2007:
Who will replace Mike Gundy? Eight candidates Oklahoma State may consider
The Oklahoma State football job is open for the first time in 20 years. Who might replace Mike Gundy? Our list of eight possible candidates.
Oklahoma State reportedly fires Mike Gundy after 20 seasons as head coach
Mike Gundy, one of college football’s most colorful coaches over the last two decades, has been fired at Oklahoma State, according to multiple media reports.
Steve Angeli injury update: Syracuse QB confirms Achilles surgery, out for season
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli confirmed Tuesday that he underwent surgery on a torn Achilles. Here's what that means for his 2025 season.
Oklahoma State football part ways with coach Mike Gundy after 21 seasons
Oklahoma State football announced it was parting with football coach Mike Gundy on Sept. 23 after 21 seasons as head coach.
Lane Kiffin’s daughter appears to announce relationship with rival SEC player days before Ole Miss plays his team
Lane Kiffin had a three-word response after his daughter appeared to announce a relationship with a rival player.
Lane Kiffin’s daughter appears to announce relationship with rival SEC player days before Ole Miss plays his team
Lane Kiffin had a three-word response after his daughter appeared to announce a relationship with a rival player.
CFP field gets shakeup in college football bowl projections after Week 4
Results from Week 4 have shaken up the College Football Playoff picture in this week's bowl projections with Indiana and Texas Tech joining field.