Penn State Football Eyes Matt Campbell as New Head Coach: A Turnaround SpecialistPenn State is reportedly targeting Matt Campbell, the successful head coach of Iowa State, to lead their football program. Campbell has a strong record at Iowa State, turning around their program despite a three-and-six record against the Hawkeyes. He has led the Cyclones to a seventy-two and fifty-five record, earning Big Twelve Coach of the Year three times and guiding them to the Big Twelve Championship game in both 2020 and 2024.This potential hire would finally conclude Penn States lengthy coaching search, which has lasted over fifty days. The Nittany Lions started the 2025-2026 season ranked number two nationally and have the resources to reclaim their elite status in college football.Campbells coaching style focuses on developing three and four-star recruits into top-tier athletes, which could be a significant asset for Penn State. However, the current landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness deals makes this approach more challenging.From Iowas perspective, losing Campbell to Penn State would likely impact the Cyclones program, at least in the short term. However, it would also add another prominent coaching figure to the Big Ten conference, which already boasts a lineup of highly respected coaches.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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