Penn State football coach James Franklin announced the hiring of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator Monday morning. Knowles reportedly will earn $3.1 million annually over three years to become the highest-paid coordinator in college football history.

Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions. Knowles, whom Penn State hired away from Ohio State, introduced himself to the team this week, telling players and fellow coaches, "This is where I want to be."