Campbell's First Year at Penn State | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State football is buzzing ahead of the 2026 season as new head coach Matt Campbell takes the reins, bringing a mix of fresh talent and familiar faces from Iowa State. Quarterback Rocco Becht, a top transfer and key leader, is poised to shine alongside rising star Chase Sowell in what could be their final college season. The 2027 recruiting class is heating up with four-star WR Jamir Dean, while the 2028 class looks promising around QB James Armstrong and targets like Jaden Jones and Malachi Lee to bolster the receiving corps. With a roster reshaped by transfers and departures—including key losses like Luke Reynolds and A.J. Harris—Campbell’s first year is expected to deliver a leap from 6 wins in 2025 to a projected 9 wins, fueled by momentum and smart roster moves. 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/b77f2a221e2899cd