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Mount Union Legend Larry Kehres Details Matt Campbell's Rise to Penn State

STATE COLLEGE | Matt Campbell, Penn State’s new head football coach, derived his core values from lessons he learned from Larry Kehres, the coach with the highest winning percentage in college football history.

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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.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / December 10

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.

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

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

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / December 9

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

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

Joel Klatt makes frustrating point about Notre Dame missing CFP

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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

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

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

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

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.

Penn State salvages embarrassing head-coaching search with strong Matt Campbell hire

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

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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