Campbell Era Begins at Penn State | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State football is shaking things up with the hiring of Matt Campbell as head coach, bringing a proven track record from Iowa State and a fresh vision for rebuilding. After a surprising 7-6 finish in 2025, the Nittany Lions are betting on Campbell’s recruiting savvy and leadership to turn things around in 2026. Early camp impressions spotlight freshman defensive end Jackson Ford — a highly-touted recruit from Malvern Prep — who’s showing serious pass-rushing potential and could become a key rotational force. With talent already on hand and a stacked Big Ten ahead, the real test will be whether players like Ford can rise fast enough to make Penn State contenders again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35a1add9e8fdf1a9