Penn State’s New Era Begins | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

James Franklin’s era at Penn State is over, and the early signs under new coach Matt Campbell are electrifying — a 45-0 shutout against Marshall signals a fresh, disciplined identity. While Virginia Tech’s dominant opener (73-3) offers a stark contrast, the Nittany Lions’ performance has already sparked debate: Is this really “not Franklin’s Penn State?” Former player Jason Cabinda admits bias but sees promise, noting the team’s improved start and urgency. Though beating Marshall isn’t a national test, Saturday’s win marks a clear departure from recent sluggishness — Campbell’s focus on fundamentals and winning may just be the catalyst Penn State needed to turn the corner. 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/f04755e8b0317aa4