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On YouTubePenn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / December 8
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 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 / College Football Talk / December 8
Matt Campbell introduced as Penn State’s 17th football coach 
As he steadily built up Iowa State’s football program, Matt Campbell regularly turned down other head coaching gigs until his dream job came open.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / December 8
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 8
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
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 6
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
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
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
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
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 / Nittany Central / December 6
EXCLUSIVE: “Campbell Is the BEST Coach”—Why 4-Star Will Slagle Will Still Open Up His Recruitment
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ As Penn State fans learn more about Matt Campbell, one of the biggest unknowns is how he will recruit at Penn State. On Friday, NittanyCentral caught up with one of the nation’s top 2027 Offensive Linemen, Will Slagle.
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.
NFL News / Nittany Central / December 6
CFP or Bust: Why Matt Campbell, Roommate of Eagles Coach Sirianni, Can Make Penn State Elite
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Okay I’m actually offended that Penn State didn’t contact me to gauge my interest in the Nittany Lions head coaching job that’s been posted on Indeed and ZipRecruiter for the last two months.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 5
Matt Campbell's Penn State Staff Will Include Popular Coach Terry Smith
STATE COLLEGE | Terry Smith, Penn State’s popular interim head coach, will remain with the program on new coach Matt Campbell’s staff, providing an important bridge during the program's transition.
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.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 6
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.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 5
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 / Yardbarker / December 5
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.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4
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 Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3
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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