Penn State Finds New Coach in Campbell | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State shocked the college football world by firing head coach James Franklin after a string of losses, sparking a frantic search for his replacement. While other programs moved quickly to hire new coaches, Penn State’s vacancy lingered, fueling rumors and speculation. After pursuing BYU’s Kalani Sitake — who stayed put — the Nittany Lions turned to Matt Campbell, the proven leader from Iowa State, who had earned multiple coach of the year honors and was seen as the ideal fit. Campbell was officially hired in early December, bringing stability and high expectations as Penn State looks ahead to a new era under his leadership. 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/9a198c407aece51c