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Why Matt Campbell's quietest Penn State decision might be one of his most important

Why Matt Campbell's quietest Penn State decision might be one of his most important

New head coach Matt Campbell made an essential personnel decision this week, opting to kept a vital connective thread that links State College's past success to its future ambitions.

Alan Zemaitis News / Nittany Central / December 16
Source: Penn State Set to Retain Key Staff Member

Source: Penn State Set to Retain Key Staff Member

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Even though Matt Campbell has been the Head Coach of Penn State Football for nearly two weeks, staff decisions are still being sorted out.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 14
Matt Campbell Gets to Work Rebuilding Penn State's 2026 Recruiting Class

Matt Campbell Gets to Work Rebuilding Penn State's 2026 Recruiting Class

Penn State coach Matt Campbell accelerated the growth of his 2026 recruiting class this weekend, receiving commitments from four former Iowa State signees.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 14
Texas QB Kase Evans Adds to Matt Campbell’s First Penn State Football Class

Texas QB Kase Evans Adds to Matt Campbell’s First Penn State Football Class

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Matt Campbell has gotten the 3rd commitment of his Penn State Football tenure. 2026 Quarterback Kase Evans announced that he is committing to Matt Campbell and the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 14
Penn State Gets Commitment From Speedy Cornerback

Penn State Gets Commitment From Speedy Cornerback

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ The Penn State Football recruiting hot streak continues. Over the weekend Penn State has landed Bryson Williams, and now another one.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 13
What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's Dominant Win Over Wyoming

What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's Dominant Win Over Wyoming

Penn State moved one match closer Saturday to setting a major college wrestling record, defeating Wyoming 40-7 in a non-conference road match in Laramie.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 13
Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions Thrash No. 28 Wyoming 40-7 | FULL RESULTS

Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions Thrash No. 28 Wyoming 40-7 | FULL RESULTS

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling was back in action Saturday night as they traveled to Wyoming to square off against the 28th ranked Cowboys.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 13
Inside Matt Campbell’s Penn State rebuild: what each hire reveals about the Nittany Lions' future

Inside Matt Campbell’s Penn State rebuild: what each hire reveals about the Nittany Lions' future

Matt Campbell didn't arrive in Happy Valley to make adjustments. He arrived to rebuild Penn State's foundation from the ground up. While interim head coach

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 13
Does James Franklin Owe Penn State a Proper Goodbye?

Does James Franklin Owe Penn State a Proper Goodbye?

About a month after James Franklin was fired from Penn State, I finally decided to shoot him a text. I don’t pretend the players and coaches I’ve covered are my friends, but after more than a decade of conversations, questions, and a front-row seat to some of their most emotional moments, you build relationships.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 12
Preview: No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Vs. Wyoming

Preview: No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Vs. Wyoming

The top-ranked (by most every site) Penn State wrestling team makes one of its unique road trips this weekend. The Nittany Lions head to Wyoming for a Saturday-night, non-conference dual match.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 12
Matt Campbell’s Iowa roots are already paying off at Penn State, and Will Slagle is the proof

Matt Campbell’s Iowa roots are already paying off at Penn State, and Will Slagle is the proof

Matt Campbell's arrival at Penn State has done more than reshape the coaching staff—it's reactivated recruiting relationships that were put on pause when he left Iowa State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / December 12
Matt Campbell Moves On From Valuable Penn State Coach

Matt Campbell Moves On From Valuable Penn State Coach

It's safe to say Penn State's coaching staff will look very different under Matt Campbell. Earlier this week, Penn State introduced Campbell as its new head coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 12
Matt Campbell’s latest staff hires reveal how Penn State plans to attack the Transfer Portal

Matt Campbell’s latest staff hires reveal how Penn State plans to attack the Transfer Portal

Penn State didn't just change head coaches—it changed operating systems. As Matt Campbell settles into Happy Valley, the early shape of his staff tells you exactly how this rebuild is going to work.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 12
Tight End Guru: 3 Things to Know About Taylor Mouser, Matt Campbell’s New Penn State Offensive Coordinator

Tight End Guru: 3 Things to Know About Taylor Mouser, Matt Campbell’s New Penn State Offensive Coordinator

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State’s new coaching staff has filled another crucial position, with Taylor Mouser following Matt Campbell from Iowa to serve as the Nittany Lions‘ offensive coordinator.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 11
Matt Campbell's first major staff decision signals a new era at Penn State

Matt Campbell's first major staff decision signals a new era at Penn State

Matt Campbell didn't waste time putting his stamp on Penn State football. Within days of being introduced as the program's new head coach, Campbell made his first defining staff decision: Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will not be retained.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 11
Penn State Hires Men's Soccer Coach With a National Title

Penn State Hires Men's Soccer Coach With a National Title

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft, who has been through a two-month search whirlwind, on Thursday announced his second significant hire of December.

Former four-star CB surprisingly enters college football transfer portal

Former four-star CB surprisingly enters college football transfer portal

The regime change at Penn State appears to have produced its first outgoing player, as a former four-star cornerback prospect plans to enter the college football transfer portal.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
Drew Allar May Be a Perfect Draft Choice for the Colts

Drew Allar May Be a Perfect Draft Choice for the Colts

With the 2025 NFL season winding down, draft talks are heating up. The Indianapolis Colts are in a tough spot when it comes to the next 2 drafts. They traded their next 2 first-round picks to the New York Jets for corner Sauce Gardner at this year’s deadline.

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.

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 / 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
Joel Klatt makes frustrating point about Notre Dame missing CFP
The 'College football color teams' quiz
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.

Zane Durant 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 / 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.

The all-time college football service academy team
Vanderbilt football lands first five-star recruit in program history
Major College Football Program Predicted to Fire Iconic Head Coach
Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer becomes latest candidate to reject Penn State
Biggest losers from 2026 college football recruiting early signing day: Penn State's freefall continues
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
Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer becomes latest candidate to reject Penn State
Penn State had the most humiliating Signing Day
Biggest losers from 2026 college football recruiting early signing day: Penn State's freefall continues
College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3
Penn State had the most humiliating Signing Day

Penn State had the most humiliating Signing Day

The Penn State Nittany Lions are struggling to conclude their coaching search, and it is having ramifications across the rest of the program. The Nittany Lions only landed two commitments on Wednesday, the start of the early signing period.

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