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Penn State Football's Matt Campbell: 'We're Not Going to Win at All Costs'

On his debut episode of the Penn State Coaches Show, Matt Campbell was asked about the winter process of building a new roster, the one his general manager called "very chaotic." "It almost killed me," Campbell joked.

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Penn State to open Paterno 'museum experience'

Penn State is opening the Paterno Family Football Experience Room in the All-Sports Museum inside Beaver Stadium on Thursday that will celebrate the Nittany Lions' football history, the school said.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 2

Penn State’s 2026 Schedule Avoids Ohio State and Oregon … But Watch Out for These 2 Trap Games

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell lucked out on Penn State’s schedule for his first season in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions avoid all three of the Big Ten teams that made the college football playoff last season, including Big Ten champions and national champions Indiana as well as Oregon and Ohio State.

Rocco Becht News / Nittany Central / September 2

Why Rocco Becht’s Debut Is About More Than Just Stats for No. 18 Penn State Football

Penn State Football quarterback Rocco Becht has been around college football for a long time. Becht has started 39 games. He has won 26 of them. He has thrown for 9,274 yards and 64 touchdowns during his Iowa State career.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 1

Biggest Penn State Football Camp Winners — and What Their Roles Are Now

Penn State's Matt Campbell will make his third head-coaching debut Saturday at Beaver Stadium, and they don't get any easier. "The first games of the season are nerve-wracking for any coach in America," Campbell said.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 1

Penn State Injury Updates, Starter Announced | Takeaways from Matt Campbell’s Week 1 Press Conference

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell met with the media on Tuesday ahead of his first game as the head coach of the Nittany Lions. After a long offseason with plenty of turnover for Penn State, the Nittany Lions will finally take the field against another team Saturday to begin the Matt Campbell era.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 1

Penn State Football Unveils New Exhibit Honoring Joe Paterno

Penn State is opening a new football exhibit at Beaver Stadium that recognizes the late Joe Paterno, recreating the original desk where he worked, and commemorates more than a century of Nittany Lions football history.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 1

Penn State Wrestling: Jayden James not listed on the Penn State Roster

Penn State Wrestling once again made its rounds in the news today as reports indicate true freshman Jayden James is not listed on the official roster. On today’s Baschamania 427 podcast, both Willie and Justin discussed the potential upcoming lineup for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 1

Penn State Football Week 1 Updates: Positive Injury News for the Nittany Lions

Penn State's two most important players said they feel healthy, the offensive line is set and one starter received better injury news than expected as the Nittany Lions ready for their opener Saturday against Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 31

Projecting Penn State Football's Week 1 Depth Chart: Who's Up, Who's Down?

For Penn State football coach Matt Campbell, the team-building period is over. Campbell now turns to his debut on the Penn State sideline, as the Nittany Lions host Marshall on Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 31

3 Burning Questions Facing Penn State Football Ahead of Matt Campbell’s Debut

It is officially game week for Matt Campbell’s first season as Penn State Football head coach. The Nittany Lions‘ 2026 season has come with differing expectations, with a win total over under of 9.5 wins and ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit predicting a return to the College Football Playoff for the Nittany Lions this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 31

Penn State Football Makes Position Change Official at Position of Need

When fall camp started a little less than a month ago, the Penn State Football coaching staff moved one of the Nittany Lions’ linebackers to defensive end.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 30

MVPs, Underrated Players, Key Questions: A Look Inside Penn State Football for 2026

We have so many questions about the 2026 Penn State football team, which opens its season Sept. 5 against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions have an experienced roster and plenty of compelling stories, but what does their football team actually look like?

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 30

Penn State Football Week in Review: Training Camp Recap

You made it. Week 1 of Penn State football's Matt Campbell era has begun. By this time next week, Nittany Lions fans will have a whole new set of joys and arguments following the opener against Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 29

What We Learned About Penn State Football, Good and Bad, During Training Camp

Penn State concluded training camp Friday night by hosting Victory Day at Beaver Stadium. It's a charming event that quarterback Rocco Becht called the "best day of the year," one that the program should continue for years to come.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 29

Penn State Football Closes Training Camp With 'Best Day of the Year'

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State coach Matt Campbell took a knee next to a child in the huddle with his Nittany Lions players Friday night at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / August 28

What the Preseason NCAA Wrestling Rankings Say About Penn State

There's likely no program in college sports that will enter the 2026 season as a bigger favorite than the Penn State wrestling team. The Nittany Lions return three NCAA champions (and potentially a fourth?), two silver medalists and nine total wrestlers who have been All-Americans.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / August 28

Kirk Herbstreit Offers Massive Prediction for Matt Campbell’s First Season at Penn State

There are not many college football analysts with more respect or who are around the game of football as much as Kirk Herbstreit, and it’s safe to say he’s bullish on Penn State Football in 2026.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Field Level Media / August 28

Jerry Sandusky accuser expected to recant abuse claim

One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers reportedly plans to recant his testimony against the former Penn State defensive coordinator who is serving a decades-long prison sentence for sexually abusing boys.

Yvan Kemajou News / Nittany Central / August 28

Meet Penn State’s Edge Rusher ESPN Says is Set to Explode in 2026

As Penn State Football inches closer to opening day, a sophomore on defense appears ready to take a major step forward. Sophomore defensive end Yvan Kemajou was named to ESPN’s ‘Sleeper College Football Player’ list, released on Thursday.

Kobe King News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Former Penn State Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Penn State linebacker Kobe King is a free agent again after the New York Jets waived him from injured reserve this week. The Jets have announced they have waived the 23-year-old Detroit native off IR, ending his brief stay in green and white.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / August 23

Penn State fans will love this projection for Matt Campbell's first season

Could Penn State be the surprise of the Big Ten?

College football QB battles: Predicting winners at No. 20 Tennessee, No. 22 Iowa and more

Notre Dame predicted to win the national championship

Court ruling opens bizarre path for NFL players to return to college football

Four preseason unranked teams that could make College Football Playoff

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Rocco Becht News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Penn State’s Rocco Becht Admits to Skipping In-Person Classes for 'Unknown' Custom Course

Rocco Becht graduated from Iowa State with a degree in communication studies in December 2025 before following Matt Campbell to Penn State for his final season of eligibility.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / July 29

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

Many would say that the NIL and transfer portal era has devolved the world of college football into semi-controlled chaos. Many detractors of the way things are currently going are, in fact, head coaches.

Matt Campbell compares Rocco Becht and Brock Purdy: 'They both have this really special trait'

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz