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Matt Campbell Admits Penn State Was Unprepared as He Reveals Major Problem With His Team: 'Frustrating'

Matt Campbell did not offer excuses after Penn State’s stunning 34-13 loss to Northwestern. The first-year Nittany Lions head coach held himself accountable and took more than his share of responsibility while accepting that his team failed to meet the physical standard he set for them.

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Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell calls himself out after embarrassing loss to Northwestern

The Penn State Nittany Lions are now 3-2 on the year after losing to Northwestern in what was an embarrassing showing by Matt Campbell and his crew. The Penn State Nittany Lions got embarrassed on Friday night against the Northwestern Wildcats.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 3

Penn State's Lack of Toughness at Northwestern Might Have Started at Practice

EVANSTON, Illinois | During spring practice, when Penn State was still putting together its roster and culture, offensive lineman Cooper Cousins already had defined the program's ethos: "Dominant, nasty and accountable," Cousins said then, distilling what the Nittany Lions wanted to be into three assertive words.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / ESPN / October 3

Northwestern opens 'electric' Ryan Field with upset of Penn State

Northwestern fans, who eagerly awaited Ryan Field's opening, were rewarded with not only an easy win over a preseason Top 25 team, but a light show in the stands and waves of fireworks and flames before kickoff of the Wildcats' 34-13 win over Penn State.

Rocco Becht News / Yardbarker / October 3

Start of Matt Campbell era has turned PSU into Unhappy Valley

Start of Matt Campbell era has turned Penn State into Unhappy Valley

After cruising through a mostly cupcake nonconference schedule, Campbell's introduction into Big Ten play has been a disaster.

Pitt earn massive ACC win over Virginia Tech, but it comes with a huge cost

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Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos gets bad news after latest court ruling

College football team has lengthy injury report amid mumps outbreak

Nick Saban reveals the NFL team that offered him a head-coaching job

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 2

3 Matchups That Will Decide Penn State's Week 5 Game at Northwestern

Penn State and Northwestern meet Friday, nearly one year after the Wildcats delivered a gut-wrenching, James Franklin-tenure-ending victory. It will also be the first game at Northwestern’s New Ryan Field, so the crowd will be raucous and looking to build on the momentum the program gained in 2025. How do the Nittany Lions get their payback?

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

Why Penn State Football Is Still Looking for a No. 1 Running Back

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State football coach Matt Campbell and offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser want a running back to take the reins in the backfield, something Campbell said has been a “unique challenge” for the team. “We're trying to find somebody to grab a stranglehold [on the No.

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

4 Storylines I'm Watching Closely When Penn State Visits Northwestern in Week 5

Matt Campbell lost his first game as Penn State’s head coach last Saturday, but the schedule doesn’t leave the Nittany Lions time to dwell on that result. Penn State will play Northwestern at 8 p.m.

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

Penn State's Matt Campbell Can't Disregard Expectations That Got an Otherwise Successful Coach Fired

While you, the Penn State football fan, might still be getting over last Saturday’s loss to Wisconsin and the possible realization that this team does not appear to be on the verge of anything particularly special, it does serve as an interesting early test for Matt Campbell.

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

How Penn State's New Players and Coaches Processed Their First Loss as Nittany Lions

Four days after his first loss as Penn State's head coach, Matt Campbell was asked to help talk fans "off the ledge." Campbell smiled wide at the question.

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

Penn State Wrestling, Chasing 6th Straight NCAA Title, Unveils 2026-27 Schedule

The Penn State wrestling team is headed to Oklahoma this season, though not to face David Taylor's Oklahoma State Cowboys. Instead, the Nittany Lions will complete their home-and-home series with the Oklahoma Sooners.

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

4 Fixes Penn State Needs to Make to Repair its Ailing Offense

Penn State’s offense was bleak on Saturday against Wisconsin in a 24-20 loss at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions scored only one touchdown, and that was after being given a short field at the Badgers’ 11-yard line after an interception. There's plenty to fix with the offense before Penn State visits Northwestern on Friday night.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 29

Penn State football HC Matt Campbell had an elite streak broken under his watch that James Franklin had held since 2018

The Penn State Nittany Lions are now 2-1 after losing to Wisconsin at home, in which they were once up 17-0. The Penn State Nittany Lions entered Week 4 as the No.

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

Why Penn State's Matt Campbell Avoided Penalty Talk on Wisconsin's Winning TD

Penn State coach Matt Campbell wouldn't go there. Asked his view of Wisconsin's go-ahead touchdown last Saturday, Campbell pointed to his team's execution before that play rather than the potentially uncalled penalty on it.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 29

'Wanted to Play Field Position': Campbell Describes Lack of Offensive Aggression vs. Wisconsin and other Press Conference Takeaways

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell suffered his first loss as the head coach of the Penn State football team on Saturday, falling to Wisconsin 24-20.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Former Penn State Standout WR Lands Major NFL Update

Former Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley is heading back to an NFL active roster, and it is with a team that already knows him. The Cincinnati Bengals are signing Tinsley off the Houston Texans practice squad, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 29

‘Pricing Out Average Fans’: Inside Penn State Fans’ Mounting Frustrations, Apathy, Sparking Empty Seats at Beaver Stadium

It was a gut-wrenching way to open the Big Ten schedule Saturday, the likes of which have only happened twice to Penn State Football. For just the second time in the Big Ten era, Penn State lost a game after holding a 17-point lead.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 26

Wisconsin earns biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

When the Wisconsin Badgers went down 17-0 on the road against No. 13-ranked Penn State, it felt like every other letdown performance in a big game since the arrival of head coach Luke Fickell.

Clock doesn't lie: Iowa stuns Michigan with walk-off touchdown on bonus play

No. 21 Florida finding identity behind Jadan Baugh, Duke Clark

Texas DE Colin Simmons bounces back to make history vs. No. 14 Tennessee

Mike Locksley's seat only getting hotter after Maryland gets embarrassed at home

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Penn State football just landed inside the top-10 for an elite linebacker, and they could be in good shape to steal him from a rival

The Penn State Nittany Lions would love to land a commitment from four-star LB Judah Blair, who’s from Ohio. The Penn State Nittany Lions are off to a 3-0 start to the season.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Big Ten Standout Ruled Out Indefinitely, Sustains Injury After Scoring 70-YD Touchdown

A Big 10 receiver’s best play of the season turned into the play that took him away from action. The sophomore receiver caught a pass from his QB1, found open grass, and went 70 yards for a touchdown last week.

Koby Howard News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Penn State Gets Concerning News About Star Wide Receiver

Penn State star wide receiver Koby Howard’s status is uncertain for Saturday against Wisconsin after the sophomore standout was injured on a long touchdown last weekend.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 22

Bill O’Brien Breaks Silence on Penn State Football ‘Unbelievable’ Matt Campbell Hiring

Bill O’Brien knows better than most what it means to walk into Penn State and inherit something much bigger than a football team. Matt Campbell is finding that out now.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

The cameras were ready. The photographers were waiting. Matt Campbell, however, was nowhere to be found. As Penn State prepared to make its Beaver Stadium entrance before a 45-0 rout of Marshall, the new head coach deliberately buried himself among his players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8

Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

The Matt Campbell era is off to a roaring start in Happy Valley. We learned a lot about this reconstructed roster in Week 1, so let's break down some of the biggest surprises from Campbell's first win at Penn State.

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