Jim Knowles gave ESPN candid comments about "grueling" atmosphere in Columbus, where fan pressure and internal dynamics create a pressure cooker even championship coaches struggle to endure.

Penn State’s secondary is replacing a pair of talented safeties (Jaylen Reed, Kevin Winston Jr.) and two corners (Jalen Kimber, Cam Miler) who were part of the Lions’ 2024 rotations. But there is plenty of returning talent at both positions.

Perhaps the biggest coaching splash of the college football offseason, acclaimed defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left Ohio State for Big Ten rival Penn State after securing a national championship.