Campbell’s Charge: Can Penn State Rise? | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State kicks off the season ranked 18th under first-year coach Matt Campbell, with a surprisingly easy path before facing their first real test against USC in October. Campbell stresses that the energy built in camp must translate to game day—last year’s shaky start led to a coaching change, and he’s determined this won’t repeat. Resilience is key: mistakes will happen under pressure, but how the team responds defines their season. With wins over ranked teams like Michigan and Washington potentially paving the way for a playoff run, Penn State’s chance to make noise nationally hinges on turning practice into performance—and bouncing back when it matters most. 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/46adbe3875b03590