Matt Campbell faces USC amidst coaching history with Lincoln Riley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Matt Campbell, now head coach of Penn State, prepares to face USC in Happy Valley. Campbell was a prime candidate for the USC head coaching position in 2021, especially after Iowa State's regular season concluded earlier than other contenders. Following Oklahoma's loss to Oklahoma State that same weekend, USC secured Lincoln Riley as their coach, leading to this matchup. The game carries added significance given Riley's current challenges with USC's performance this season.
- •Matt Campbell coaches Penn State against USC on October 8, 2026.
- •Campbell was the favorite for the USC job in 2021.
- •USC hired Lincoln Riley after Oklahoma lost to Oklahoma State.
- •The matchup has added significance due to Riley's job security.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Campbell nearly became USC football coach five years ago
"In November of 2021, Matt Campbell was rumored to be USC's next coach. Now he faces Lincoln Riley with Riley on the hot seat. It's an amazing story
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