Rivalries Reignite Penn State's Playoff Push

The College Football Playoff is expanding, and Penn State’s new coach Matt Campbell is rallying behind the power of rivalries to elevate the game — even as the NCC schedule looks surprisingly light with matchups against Marshall and UMass. With a massive stadium renovation underway, the question looms: are they missing out on the high-stakes, high-energy games that drive fan passion and attendance? Campbell, who remembers the electric buzz of the Pitt rivalry from 1998, clearly values those historic showdowns — especially as Penn State’s past clashes with Notre Dame, and the brewing rivalry with Virginia Tech (now coached by former Penn State boss James Franklin), promise to reignite old-school drama and excitement. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/020c6596665256d2