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Matt Campbell has already answered two key questions since landing with Penn State that should give fans hope for the future

Matt Campbell has already answered two key questions since landing with Penn State that should give fans hope for the future

When Penn State football hired former Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell several weeks ago, the Nittany Lion fanbase was left with some relief and intrigue for what the next era of the program could look like.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 22
College Football News / Nittany Central / January 22
Penn State Football 2026 Defensive Depth Chart: Way-Too-Early Projected Starters

Penn State Football 2026 Defensive Depth Chart: Way-Too-Early Projected Starters

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ With the transfer portal (mostly) behind us, the focus of the offseason can shift to the roster that new Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell has assembled for 2026.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 21
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 21
Penn State's 2027 Football Schedule Suddenly Has an Open Date

Penn State's 2027 Football Schedule Suddenly Has an Open Date

Penn State's 2027 football schedule currently has an open date, as the program and Delaware mutually canceled their game for that season. Delaware announced the move Wednesday, which a Penn State spokesman confirmed.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 21
Penn State Adds 'Hidden Gem' From New Jersey to 2026 Recruiting Class

Penn State Adds 'Hidden Gem' From New Jersey to 2026 Recruiting Class

Penn State coach Matt Campbell has added another former Iowa State commit to his 2026 recruiting class, one who the Cyclones called a "hidden gem" in December.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / January 21
Penn State nabs Quality 2026 Edge Rusher Elijah Reeder

Penn State nabs Quality 2026 Edge Rusher Elijah Reeder

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ This weekend, Penn State Football hosted a few prospects. One of those prospects was former Iowa State signee, Elijah Reeder.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 21
Two More Penn State Wrestlers Move Atop the College Rankings

Two More Penn State Wrestlers Move Atop the College Rankings

Penn State took two more No. 1 spots in this week's college wrestling rankings, as Luke Lilledahl and Rocco Welsh ascenced to the tops of their weight classes.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 21
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 21
Penn State Wrestling Looks to Be Even More Dominant in 2026

Penn State Wrestling Looks to Be Even More Dominant in 2026

After yet another weekend of Big Ten wrestling dominance, even Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson had to sheepishly admit the obvious. "We have a special thing going here," he said.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 20
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 20
Penn State Hopes to Welcome Back Elite 2027 Prospect Kemon Spell

Penn State Hopes to Welcome Back Elite 2027 Prospect Kemon Spell

After a two-week transfer portal marathon to rebuild Penn State's roster, Matt Campbell is pivoting toward the 2027 recruiting class. Which means rebuilding relationships with some of Pennsylvania's top players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 20
Penn State Football's Value Grew Substantially Despite Disappointing Season

Penn State Football's Value Grew Substantially Despite Disappointing Season

Even after a disappointing season in which Penn State lost six straight games, fired its coach and played in a mid-tier bowl, the football program gained value.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 20
Why Penn State Is Rising in the 2026 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings

Why Penn State Is Rising in the 2026 Way-Too-Early College Football Rankings

Penn State has a new coaching staff, an almost entirely new roster and a distinct Iowa State vibe for the upcoming 2026 season. Doesn't seem like a recipe for significant preseason expectations, but the Nittany Lions are getting some nonetheless.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 19
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 19
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / January 19
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 18
What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's Shutout of Northwestern

What We Learned From Penn State Wrestling's Shutout of Northwestern

Penn State completed a Big Ten weekend wrestling sweep Sunday, shutting out Northwestern 51-0 for its most lopsided victory of the season. The top-ranked Nittany Lions (9-0) won their NCAA record 80th consecutive dual match to cap a dominant weekend in the Midwest.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 18
What to Watch, and Where to Watch, as Penn State Wrestling Visits Northwestern

What to Watch, and Where to Watch, as Penn State Wrestling Visits Northwestern

The No. 1 Penn State wrestling team continues its weekend Midwest swing Sunday, visiting Northwestern for a Big Ten match. The Nittany Lions head to Evanston following one of their more dominant recent wins, a 32-3 victory over No.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 18
Can Penn State End the Losing Streak? Where to Watch the Nittany Lions vs. Maryland

Can Penn State End the Losing Streak? Where to Watch the Nittany Lions vs. Maryland

Two of the Big Ten’s bottom-ranked teams face off Sunday, when Penn State and Maryland meet in a Big Ten men’s basketball game to determine who gets its first conference win.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / January 15
Could Matt Campbell Make Radical Changes to Penn State Football’s Uniforms? (Photo)

Could Matt Campbell Make Radical Changes to Penn State Football’s Uniforms? (Photo)

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football has one of the most iconic, but basic, uniforms in college football with very little variation in the Nittany Lions‘ uniforms over the history of the program.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 6
No. 2 Michigan survives with heart-attack inducing win over Penn State

No. 2 Michigan survives with heart-attack inducing win over Penn State

Penn State nearly pulled off the biggest upset of the 2025-26 college basketball season.

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