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A Conversation With Penn State's Matt Campbell About Scars, Tailspins and Technical Fouls

Matt Campbell sat in a conference room in the Penn State football building one day last spring, bracing for the less desirable part of his job. It was interview morning, and Campbell had a series of media one-on-ones to introduce himself and his new Nittany Lions program.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 24

EXCLUSIVE: Can 5-Star DB Langston Pridgeon Push Matt Campbell’s Penn State Blueprint to the Next Level?

It is no secret that for most coaching staffs, changing regions with new pipelines of talent needing to be established could take a cycle or two to really get going on the recruiting trail.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

Penn State Off to 'Fantastic Start' With 2028 Recruiting Class, Analyst Says

Matt Campbell and his new Penn State football staff are still getting used to regional recruiting this offseason. This led the Nittany Lions to take a more national approach in their 2027 class, landing players from 15 different states so far.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

Penn State's Matt Campbell Values Retention, Is 'Excited' About Recruiting Direction

Matt Campbell went from having the best annual retention rate in college football at Iowa State to signing 40 players from the transfer portal at Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 23

Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Penn State Football Schedule

A new era of Penn State football begins in September, when Matt Campbell leads the Nittany Lions onto the field for the first time. Campbell has never attended a game at Beaver Stadium, and his first will be when the Nittany Lions host Marshall in the Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 23

Jordan Hill 'Honored' by New Role in Penn State Football Program

Jordan Hill, the former Penn State defensive tackle who won a Super Bowl ring before returning to his alma mater, has a new position with the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 23

EXCLUSIVE: In-State 4-Star WR Owen Johnson Names Penn State Football in Top 5, Compares Game to NFL Star

The 2027 recruiting class is winding down for Penn State Football, with very few players undecided. Soon, staffs across the nation will clear the whiteboard and add new players to each position, putting together a wishlist for each position coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 22

Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Plans Tough, Physical Training Camp

Penn State limited the reps and contact drills, particularly among veteran players, during training camp in 2025. That resulted from the 2024 playoff run that spilled into 16 games and the number of players who returned for 2025.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 22

Penn State Football Will Be Selling Cryptocurrency Soon

Penn State football joins the blockchain this season, as the Nittany Lions are part of a new college rollout selling fan tokens, which are a form of cryptocurrency.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 22

What We're Hearing About Penn State Basketball This Offseason

The Penn State men’s basketball team is in Week 6 of summer workouts with a new roster. Center Ivan Jurić is the only returning starter for head coach Mike Rhoades, who officially added nine new players to the team so far this offseason.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 21

Penn State Basketball 'at the Bottom' of Big Ten in NIL Funding, Mike Rhoades Says

Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades was straightforward when asked about his program’s NIL resources during a Zoom call on Tuesday. At first, Rhoades just said the Nittany Lions were “very limited in a lot of resources” as they worked to add older talent to the team this offseason.

Beau Pribula News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 19

Former Penn State QB Beau Pribula Gets Fresh Start at Virginia

Beau Pribula was a popular player on Penn State's 2024 roster who helped change the dicussion around college football when he entered the transfer portal during the playoff.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 19

This Week in Penn State Football: How NIL Shaped the 2027 Recruiting Class

When one door closes, another opens. Farewell World Cup, welcome back college football. Penn State is less than 50 days from its Sept. 5 opener against Marshall and just a few weeks from opening its first training camp under head coach Matt Campbell.

Pat Narduzzi News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 18

Why Penn State Could Revisit the Possibility of Playing Pitt Again

Penn State was the most important non-ACC team at the conference's media days last week. Of course Virginia Tech coach James Franklin's past was an unavoidable topic during his session.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 18

Where Are They Now? Catching up With Penn State's Transfer Portal Departures

Matt Campbell overhauled Penn State’s roster this offseason by adding 55 new players to the team. Before that could happen, numerous Nittany Lions had

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 17

An Offseason Look at Penn State Wrestling's Top Roster Battles

Cael Sanderson will enter his 18th season as Penn State's wrestling coach with everyone asking the same question: How can he top last season? The Nittany Lions won their fifth straight NCAA title, set another scoring record and left Cleveland atop college wrestling's hierarchy once again.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 16

Playoff or Pop-Tarts? Analyzing the 3 Pivotal Matchups for Penn State Football in 2026

Sometimes a season can be determined by a single play or a single game. Penn State Football faces one of the more favorable schedules in the conference, avoiding playing against Oregon, Ohio State, and Indiana this fall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 16

D’Anton Lynn Reveals Core Principles He’s Building Penn State’s Defense Around

Penn State Football’s defense is essentially being rebuilt from the ground up. From overhauling a lineup that returns just two starters, primarily building

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 14

From Stockholm to Happy Valley: Why 6-foot-8 Swedish Giant Oscar Webersink Picked Penn State Football

Penn State Football has gained its 22nd commitment overall, and the Nittany Lions‘ fifth offensive lineman for the class of 2027. Oscar Webersink is a 6-foot-8, 295-pound lineman out of Stockholm, Sweden.