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Matt Campbell Expects Penn State to Be 'Fully Healthy' for Training Camp

CHICAGO | Penn State coach Matt Campbell expects the Nittany Lions to be “fully healthy” when they begin training camp Aug. 5, a major step for a program that had about 30 players limited during spring drills.

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‘Success With Honor’ Matt Campbell Leans into Penn State Culture at Big Ten Media Days

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell made his first appearance at Big Ten media days Tuesday as head coach of the Nittany Lions. During his 15-minute

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

Penn State Gets 'Monumental' News Regarding Quarterback Alex Manske

CHICAGO | Penn State coach Matt Campbell provided some good news regarding quarterback Alex Manske on Tuesday at Big Ten Football Media Days, Campbell

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

For Penn State Football, the Jersey Patch Is Coming Soon

CHICAGO | The jersey patch is coming to Penn State football. It's a matter of time and due diligence to identify the right partner, but the Nittany Lions will wear a corporate logo on their uniforms soon, if not this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 27

Matt Campbell, D’Anton Lynn Need This Make-or-Break Position to Step Up for Penn State Football

New head coach Matt Campbell and Penn State Football attacked the transfer portal hard this offseason to build out the Nittany Lions‘ roster. After all, this was a roster besieged by NFL Draft departures and a mass exodus via the portal, including over a dozen following former head coach James Franklin to Virginia Tech.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 27

Why Penn State Is the Big Ten's Most Difficult Team to Predict

Penn State continues to be the most difficult team to read in the Big Ten, and maybe even the country, according to the media folks trying to analyze it.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 27

Penn State Football Offensive Position Rankings: No. 5 Can Taylor Mouser’s New-Look Wide Receiver Trio Flip the Narrative?

As Penn State Football prepares to open fall camp ahead of the 2026 college football season, we’ll be taking a look at how each of the position groups across the roster stack up, beginning with the offensive side of the ball, kicking off the series at wide receiver … The expectation for Penn State‘s offense this season should be high.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 25

A Conversation With Penn State's Matt Campbell About Scars, Tailspins and Technical Fouls

Matt Campbell sat in a conference room in the Penn State football building one day last spring, bracing for the less desirable part of his job. It was interview morning, and Campbell had a series of media one-on-ones to introduce himself and his new Nittany Lions program.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 25

One Former 5-Star Recruit Who Is Ready to Break Out for Penn State

Early in spring practice, Penn State offensive line coach Ryan Clanton squared up against tackle Malachi Goodman. Clanton wants linemen willing to run through anyone, including him.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 24

EXCLUSIVE: Can 5-Star DB Langston Pridgeon Push Matt Campbell’s Penn State Blueprint to the Next Level?

It is no secret that for most coaching staffs, changing regions with new pipelines of talent needing to be established could take a cycle or two to really get going on the recruiting trail.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

Penn State Off to 'Fantastic Start' With 2028 Recruiting Class, Analyst Says

Matt Campbell and his new Penn State football staff are still getting used to regional recruiting this offseason. This led the Nittany Lions to take a more national approach in their 2027 class, landing players from 15 different states so far.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

Penn State's Matt Campbell Values Retention, Is 'Excited' About Recruiting Direction

Matt Campbell went from having the best annual retention rate in college football at Iowa State to signing 40 players from the transfer portal at Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 23

Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Penn State Football Schedule

A new era of Penn State football begins in September, when Matt Campbell leads the Nittany Lions onto the field for the first time. Campbell has never attended a game at Beaver Stadium, and his first will be when the Nittany Lions host Marshall in the Sept.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 23

Jordan Hill 'Honored' by New Role in Penn State Football Program

Jordan Hill, the former Penn State defensive tackle who won a Super Bowl ring before returning to his alma mater, has a new position with the Nittany Lions.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / July 23

EXCLUSIVE: In-State 4-Star WR Owen Johnson Names Penn State Football in Top 5, Compares Game to NFL Star

The 2027 recruiting class is winding down for Penn State Football, with very few players undecided. Soon, staffs across the nation will clear the whiteboard and add new players to each position, putting together a wishlist for each position coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 22

Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Plans Tough, Physical Training Camp

Penn State limited the reps and contact drills, particularly among veteran players, during training camp in 2025. That resulted from the 2024 playoff run that spilled into 16 games and the number of players who returned for 2025.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 22

Penn State Football Will Be Selling Cryptocurrency Soon

Penn State football joins the blockchain this season, as the Nittany Lions are part of a new college rollout selling fan tokens, which are a form of cryptocurrency.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 21

Penn State Basketball 'at the Bottom' of Big Ten in NIL Funding, Mike Rhoades Says

Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades was straightforward when asked about his program’s NIL resources during a Zoom call on Tuesday. At first, Rhoades just said the Nittany Lions were “very limited in a lot of resources” as they worked to add older talent to the team this offseason.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 20

One Question for Every Projected Penn State Defensive Starter This Season

D'Anton Lynn's homecoming as Penn State's defensive coordinator is a lovely story, but it ends Sept. 5, when the Nittany Lions host Marshall at Beaver Stadium.

Cooper Cousins News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 20

Penn State's Cooper Cousins, Matt Campbell Nominated for Their 'Good Works'

Penn State's Matt Campbell and Cooper Cousins are nominated for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, joining forces as a new head coach and returning player for the Nittany Lions.