Penn State coach James Franklin signed 27 players in the 2025 recruiting class, many of whom already have begun training with the Nittany Lions.

The Nittany Lions all but locked down their 2025 signing class, weeks ahead of National Signing Day in early February.

Penn State football has become known for one of the best tight end rooms in the nation. And this 2025 recruiting class, one that should officially close today, the traditional National Signing Day, expects to bolster that ongoing trend in a big way.

When Allen was calling plays from up top, it was analyst (and quasi-linebackers coach) Dan Connor who relayed calls in to Kobe King. It’s unclear if Knowles, Connor or someone else will have that responsibility on game days.

The new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator spoke about his goals during the introductory press conference on Tuesday

Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday, one week after he left Ohio State to take the job.