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Matt Campbell Moves On From Valuable Penn State Coach

Matt Campbell Moves On From Valuable Penn State Coach

It's safe to say Penn State's coaching staff will look very different under Matt Campbell. Earlier this week, Penn State introduced Campbell as its new head coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 12
Matt Campbell’s latest staff hires reveal how Penn State plans to attack the Transfer Portal

Matt Campbell’s latest staff hires reveal how Penn State plans to attack the Transfer Portal

Penn State didn't just change head coaches—it changed operating systems. As Matt Campbell settles into Happy Valley, the early shape of his staff tells you exactly how this rebuild is going to work.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 12
Tight End Guru: 3 Things to Know About Taylor Mouser, Matt Campbell’s New Penn State Offensive Coordinator

Tight End Guru: 3 Things to Know About Taylor Mouser, Matt Campbell’s New Penn State Offensive Coordinator

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State’s new coaching staff has filled another crucial position, with Taylor Mouser following Matt Campbell from Iowa to serve as the Nittany Lions‘ offensive coordinator.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 11
Matt Campbell's first major staff decision signals a new era at Penn State

Matt Campbell's first major staff decision signals a new era at Penn State

Matt Campbell didn't waste time putting his stamp on Penn State football. Within days of being introduced as the program's new head coach, Campbell made his first defining staff decision: Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will not be retained.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 11
Penn State Hires Men's Soccer Coach With a National Title

Penn State Hires Men's Soccer Coach With a National Title

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft, who has been through a two-month search whirlwind, on Thursday announced his second significant hire of December.

Former four-star CB surprisingly enters college football transfer portal

Former four-star CB surprisingly enters college football transfer portal

The regime change at Penn State appears to have produced its first outgoing player, as a former four-star cornerback prospect plans to enter the college football transfer portal.

College Football News / Nittany Central / December 11
Penn State Offense is Set: Matt Campbell Raids Iowa State for New Coordinator and 2 Key Assistants

Penn State Offense is Set: Matt Campbell Raids Iowa State for New Coordinator and 2 Key Assistants

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ After officially beginning his era as the Penn State Football head coach Monday, Matt Campbell is wasting no time putting together his staff and working on roster retention ahead of the 2026 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 11
4.2 Speed Out the Door: Talented Penn State Cornerback Enters Transfer Portal

4.2 Speed Out the Door: Talented Penn State Cornerback Enters Transfer Portal

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Penn State head coach Matt Campbell is still in week one of his tenure as the Penn State football head coach after his contract was officially ratified by the Penn State Board of Trustees on Monday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 11
Inside Matt Campbell’s Search for a New Penn State Defensive Coordinator | Nittany Lions Hot Board

Inside Matt Campbell’s Search for a New Penn State Defensive Coordinator | Nittany Lions Hot Board

https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Matt Campbell is in town, and things are moving quickly. So far, Penn State Football has seen Ty Howle and Danny O’Brien follow James Franklin to Virginia Tech.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
Drew Allar May Be a Perfect Draft Choice for the Colts

Drew Allar May Be a Perfect Draft Choice for the Colts

With the 2025 NFL season winding down, draft talks are heating up. The Indianapolis Colts are in a tough spot when it comes to the next 2 drafts. They traded their next 2 first-round picks to the New York Jets for corner Sauce Gardner at this year’s deadline.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 11
Matt Campbell vs. James Franklin: Same job, different blueprint at Penn State

Matt Campbell vs. James Franklin: Same job, different blueprint at Penn State

Penn State didn't just change head coaches this December—it changed operating systems. James Franklin delivered an era built on branding, recruiting splash,

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / December 10
Jim Knowles Leaving Penn State for Massive Role at Rival SEC Program

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 / The Spun / December 10
Matt Campbell Fires Coach Immediately After Taking Penn State Job

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

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

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 / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 10
Cael Sanderson Says Penn State 'Couldn't Really Do Better' Than Matt Campbell

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

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

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

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 / The Spun / December 9
Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft Issues Apology

Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft Issues Apology

While there was plenty for Penn State to celebrate on Monday with the arrival of Matt Campbell in Happy Valley, the coach's introductory press conference also allowed the school's AD to address some controversial comments he made behind closed doors.

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 / Yardbarker / December 5
What to know about Penn State's 155th-ranked recruiting class

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.

The all-time college football service academy team
Vanderbilt football lands first five-star recruit in program history
Major College Football Program Predicted to Fire Iconic Head Coach
Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer becomes latest candidate to reject Penn State
Biggest losers from 2026 college football recruiting early signing day: Penn State's freefall continues
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4
Penn State 'focused' on one name amid dysfunctional HC search

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 is rejected by another big-name head coach
Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer becomes latest candidate to reject Penn State
Penn State had the most humiliating Signing Day
Biggest losers from 2026 college football recruiting early signing day: Penn State's freefall continues
College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3
Penn State had the most humiliating Signing Day

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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