Penn State Nittany Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Matt Campbell, Penn State Dealt Unfortunate Coaching News After College Football Season

Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin has continued to go back to his former employer, Penn State, for some of his hires. Franklin was the head coach at Penn State for 12 seasons before the school fired him halfway through the 2025 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / December 10

Jim Knowles Leaving Penn State for Massive Role at Rival SEC Program

Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is negotiating his buyout and heading to Tennessee. ESPN’s Pete Thamel broke the news Wednesday afternoon that the Volunteers have targeted Knowles to replace Tim Banks, who was fired earlier this week after the team finished 87th nationally in total defense.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 10

Jim Knowles Hired in SEC after 1 Year At Penn State

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will not return to Happy Valley for a second year in 2026. One year

Penn State Nittany Lions News / ESPN / December 10

Sources: Vols eyeing Penn State's Knowles as DC

Tennessee is targeting Penn State's Jim Knowles to be the Vols next defensive coordinator, with a deal expected to be finalized soon, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / December 10

Matt Campbell Fires Coach Immediately After Taking Penn State Job

It appears Matt Campbell is wasting no time shaking up Penn State's football team. Penn State held an introductory press conference for Campbell on Monday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / December 10

Matt Campbell Shows True Character Just Days After Accepting Penn State Job

After building Iowa State into one of the stronger programs in the Big 12, Matt Campbell decided it was time for a new challenge. Following James Franklin's dismissal from Penn State, the Nittany Lions landed on Campbell as the man to take PSU to the next level and uphold their winning ways.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 10

Mount Union Legend Larry Kehres Details Matt Campbell's Rise to Penn State

STATE COLLEGE | Matt Campbell, Penn State’s new head football coach, derived his core values from lessons he learned from Larry Kehres, the coach with the highest winning percentage in college football history.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / December 10

Watch: Lamar Wilkerson 44 points & 10 3-Pointers vs. Penn State | Indiana Basketball

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 10

Cael Sanderson Says Penn State 'Couldn't Really Do Better' Than Matt Campbell

Matt Campbell is a college wrestling fan, so he had to take the call Saturday night. Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson was on the line, calling to welcome Campbell to Penn State and to provide a glimpse of what to expect.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / December 10

Pat Kraft breathing a sigh of relief after Penn State hired Matt Campbell

After firing Franklin, did Kraft have a plan? It didn't seem like it.

Interesting details emerge about Matt Campbell's new Penn State contract

Penn State DL Zane Durant opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

Interesting details emerge about Matt Campbell's new Penn State contract

Matt Campbell apparently has some extra incentive to do well at his new job.

Penn State DL Zane Durant opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision

Joel Klatt makes frustrating point about Notre Dame missing CFP

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 9

Why Terry Smith Accepted Matt Campbell's Offer to Stay at Penn State

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith reportedly had the backing of top-level Nittany Lions donors, in addition to fans and players, to be named the 17th football coach in program history. The stretch, from becoming the interim head coach Oct.

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

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

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.

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

What to know about Penn State's 155th-ranked recruiting class

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

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 / 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 7

Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions … Lehigh 36-6 | FULL RESULTS

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State Wrestling was back in action Sunday afternoon as they took down the No. 14 ranked Lehigh Mountain Hawks 36-6.

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.