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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.

Ty Howle News / ESPN / December 9

Sources: PSU's Howle expected to be Va. Tech OC

Virginia Tech is expected to hire Penn State co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Ty Howle as the Hokies' new offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

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 / A to Z Sports / December 8
Matt Campbell steps into the fire at Penn State — and finally explains why he said yes

Matt Campbell steps into the fire at Penn State — and finally explains why he said yes

In an era where NIL money and transfer rankings dominate every conversation, Penn State’s new head coach went on the Pate State Speaker Series and practically promised to win big in the Big Ten without selling his soul to the sport’s new economy.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 8
Inside the 'Netflix Documentary' That Led Penn State to Hire Matt Campbell

Inside the 'Netflix Documentary' That Led Penn State to Hire Matt Campbell

STATE COLLEGE | Matt Campbell wasn't part of Penn State's coaching search for the first 51 days. In October, the Iowa State coach watched from Ames after

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 / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 8

For Matt Campbell, an Emotional Introduction to Penn State

STATE COLLEGE | Matt Campbell has no roots at Penn State and had never been to campus before becoming the program’s 17th head football coach. Yet it still represented a “full-circle moment.” “It’s one of the greatest honors of my life, and I couldn’t be more grateful to be here,” he said.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 8

Penn State's Pat Kraft Apologizes for Viral Comments From Leaked Audio

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft apologized Monday for comments he made during a private meeting with football players that were leaked to a YouTube channel in early December.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 8

Penn State Releases Salary, Contract Details for Matt Campbell

Penn State agreed to an eight-year contract with new football coach Matt Campbell worth a guaranteed $70.5 millon that also includes an annual retention bonus of $1 million and automatic extensions for making the College Football Playoff and winning a national championship.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 8
Matt Campbell Does Not Shy Away from “Championship Mindset” in Penn State Introductory Press Conferenc

Matt Campbell Does Not Shy Away from “Championship Mindset” in Penn State Introductory Press Conferenc

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ 57 days after Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft’s initial press conference announcing Penn State Football’s “national search” for a new head coach following James Franklin’s firing, Matt Campbell was announced as Penn State’s 17th head football coach.

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 / Nittany Central / December 6
Penn State Bowl Destination, Opponent Announced: Will the Nittany Lions Accept?

Penn State Bowl Destination, Opponent Announced: Will the Nittany Lions Accept?

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ After starting the season as the preseason No. 2 team in the country, Penn State’s season flipped on its head four weeks in.

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 / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 6
What They're Saying About Penn State's Hiring of Matt Campbell

What They're Saying About Penn State's Hiring of Matt Campbell

Penn State concluded an eight-week coaching search Friday by agreeing to an eight-year deal with Matt Campbell and changing the national narrative about its coaching search.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 6
What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's Win Over Drexel

What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's Win Over Drexel

The No. 1 Penn State wrestling team rolled to its second dual win of the season Friday, defeating Drexel 43-3 in a sold-out match in Philadelphia. The Nittany Lions won nine bouts, all with bonus points, during the first of two weekend matches.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 6
Matt Campbell Hired: 3 Reasons for Optimism, 2 Reasons He’s Just James Franklin with Better Big Game Wins

Matt Campbell Hired: 3 Reasons for Optimism, 2 Reasons He’s Just James Franklin with Better Big Game Wins

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ The coaching search is finally over, with Penn State hiring Iowa’s Matt Campbell. Fans have been subjected to a torturous roller coaster of emotions this season, starting with excitement, turning into frustration as a promising season collapsed.

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 / 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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 6
Penn State salvages strange HC search with Matt Campbell hire

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

As embarrassing as it looked at times, the only thing that matters for Penn State is it may have actually found itself one heck of a football coach.

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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 / 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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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. 

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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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