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Cael Sanderson Says Penn State 'Couldn't Really Do Better' Than Matt Campbell

Cael Sanderson Says Penn State 'Couldn't Really Do Better' Than Matt Campbell

Matt Campbell is a college wrestling fan, so he had to take the call Saturday night. Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson was on the line, calling to welcome Campbell to Penn State and to provide a glimpse of what to expect.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / December 10
Pat Kraft breathing a sigh of relief after Penn State hired Matt Campbell

Pat Kraft breathing a sigh of relief after Penn State hired Matt Campbell

After firing Franklin, did Kraft have a plan? It didn't seem like it.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / December 9
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9
Interesting details emerge about Matt Campbell's new Penn State contract

Interesting details emerge about Matt Campbell's new Penn State contract

Matt Campbell apparently has some extra incentive to do well at his new job. 

Penn State DL Zane Durant opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision
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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 9
Why Terry Smith Accepted Matt Campbell's Offer to Stay at Penn State

Why Terry Smith Accepted Matt Campbell's Offer to Stay at Penn State

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith reportedly had the backing of top-level Nittany Lions donors, in addition to fans and players, to be named the 17th football coach in program history.  The stretch, from becoming the interim head coach Oct.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / December 9
Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft Issues Apology

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft Issues Apology

While there was plenty for Penn State to celebrate on Monday with the arrival of Matt Campbell in Happy Valley, the coach's introductory press conference also allowed the school's AD to address some controversial comments he made behind closed doors.

Matt Millen News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 9
Matt Millen Says Penn State Hit a 'Grand Slam' in Hiring Matt Campbell

Matt Millen Says Penn State Hit a 'Grand Slam' in Hiring Matt Campbell

During Penn State's eight-week coaching search, former Nittany Lion Matt Millen texted occasionally with Athletic Director Pat Kraft, making suggesting and offering references.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 9
Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Made Terry Smith an Offer He Couldn't Refuse

Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Made Terry Smith an Offer He Couldn't Refuse

STATE COLLEGE | New Penn State football coach Matt Campbell and interim head coach Terry Smith have known each other for longer than a decade. They fmet

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / December 8
Penn State DL opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision

Penn State DL Zane Durant opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision

It's a bowl game that features two of the biggest brands in college football, but two brands that sorely disappointed in 2025. Still, it's at least a way to go out on a high note, but things just got a bit harder for the Nittany Lions in that regard.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 8
5 Must-Keep Penn State Defensive Stars Matt Campbell Needs to Lock Down Before the Transfer Portal Opens

5 Must-Keep Penn State Defensive Stars Matt Campbell Needs to Lock Down Before the Transfer Portal Opens

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ After 54 days, Athletic Director Pat Kraft finally found a new head coach for the Penn State Football team in Iowa State’s Matt Campbell.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 7
What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's 74th Consecutive Win

What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's 74th Consecutive Win

Penn State wrestling rolled to its third straight win to open the season, defeating Lehigh 36-6 in a sold-out match at Rec Hall. The top-ranked Nittany Lions won their 74th consecutive dual match as they close on Oklahoma State's NCAA Division I record.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 7
Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions … Lehigh 36-6 | FULL RESULTS

Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions … Lehigh 36-6 | FULL RESULTS

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling was back in action Sunday afternoon as they took down the No. 14 ranked Lehigh Mountain Hawks 36-6.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 6
Why Matt Campbell is the anchor Penn State needs right now

Why Matt Campbell is the anchor Penn State needs right now

Penn State's prolonged and chaotic coaching search has reached its conclusion. Following nearly two months of rumors, failed pursuits, and rejected proposals, the Nittany Lions are prepared to entrust their program to Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, a proven program-builder.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 5
Nick Saban sends strong message on head coach replacing James Franklin at Penn State

Nick Saban sends strong message on head coach replacing James Franklin at Penn State

Penn State parted ways with longtime head coach James Franklin on October 12, 2025, following a disappointing 3-3 start, with the final straw being a home loss to Northwestern.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 5
‘His Culture? Tough’: In-State Recruits React to Matt Campbell’s Hire at Penn State

‘His Culture? Tough’: In-State Recruits React to Matt Campbell’s Hire at Penn State

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Matt Campbell to Penn State has been finalized per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The 8-year deal to make Campbell the official head coach is pending the board’s approval of the financials.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Last Word On Sports / December 5
What Matt Campbell Brings to Penn State Football

What Matt Campbell Brings to Penn State Football

Penn State appears to be in the final stages of hiring Iowa State’s Matt Campbell as its next head coach. This brings a decisive end to a search that stretched more than seven weeks.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / December 5
Kirk Herbstreit Shares Opinion On Penn State Hiring Matt Campbell

Kirk Herbstreit Shares Opinion On Penn State Hiring Matt Campbell

Penn State has been searching for a new coach for nearly two months. On Friday, the program finally locked in on its target. Despite all the rumors linking Matt Rhule and Kalen DeBoer to Penn State, they were never legit options for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 5
Penn State has picked a new head coach

Penn State has picked a new head coach

Penn State appears to have found its new head football coach. Matt Campbell is working toward finalizing a deal to become the new head coach at Penn State, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Friday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Total Apex Sports / December 5
Matt Campbell Expected To Be Next Head Coach Of Penn State Nittany Lions

Matt Campbell Expected To Be Next Head Coach Of Penn State Nittany Lions

It took 54 days. It took enough twists and turns to make a rollercoaster jealous. But finally, mercifully, the white smoke has risen over Happy Valley.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 5
Penn State ends 54-day search with hire of $40 million college football coach

Penn State ends 54-day search with hire of $40 million college football coach

Ding dong! The wicked Penn State football head coaching search is dead at last, or so it seems. The Nittany Lions fired James Franklin from the position a long 54 days ago in mid-October.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / December 5
Penn State's Coaching Search Is Finally Over - Here's Who They Hired

Penn State's Coaching Search Is Finally Over - Here's Who They Hired

After being snubbed by seemingly every major head coaching candidate out there, the Penn State Nittany Lions finally found their man. As it so happens, he's a man they've coveted for a long time.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / December 5
What to know about Penn State's 155th-ranked recruiting class

What to know about Penn State's 155th-ranked recruiting class

As Penn State’s bewildering head-coaching search has ended with Iowa State’s Matt Campbell , it’s worth revisiting the Nittany Lions’ 2025 recruiting outlook.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 5
$40 million award-winning college football coach emerges as favorite at Penn State

$40 million award-winning college football coach emerges as favorite at Penn State

Penn State has not operated the quickest college football coaching search, but the program may be close to landing a top candidate. Amid ongoing college football rumors, Penn State may be plucking one of the top coaches in the Big 12.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4
Penn State 'focused' on one name amid dysfunctional HC search

Penn State 'focused' on one name amid dysfunctional head-coaching search

Penn State has reportedly made some headway in its highly publicized head coaching search. 

Penn State is rejected by another big-name head coach
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