Matt Campbell Named Penn State Head Coach

08/12/2025 2 min
Matt Campbell Named Penn State Head Coach

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Matt Campbell, former Iowa State head coach, named Penn States new head football coach, marking a significant change for both parties. Campbell, a forty-six-year-old from Ohio, accepted the eight-year, $78.5 million contract, including yearly retention bonuses of $1 million. He became visibly emotional during his introduction, calling the chance to coach Penn State one of the greatest honors of his life. Campbell takes over a team that began the year with high expectations but stumbled to a three and three start, leading to the firing of former coach James Franklin.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.