Matt Campbell maintains ISU methods in Penn State coaching role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Matt Campbell has been named the head coach of the Penn State football program, which has high expectations for the upcoming season. Despite the pressure, Campbell is committed to his established methods from his previous role at Iowa State. He takes over a program that recently parted ways with its coach after a semifinal appearance, highlighting the urgency for improvement. Further developments on Campbell’s strategies and plans for the team are anticipated as the season approaches.
- •Matt Campbell appointed head coach of Penn State on July 28, 2026
- •Campbell emphasizes continuity in coaching methods from Iowa State
- •Penn State has high expectations after recent coaching changes
- •The team aims to improve upon last season's semifinal appearance
- •Details on Campbell's strategies expected as the season nears
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Campbell believes Iowa State strategy will work at Penn State
- 5:11 PMESPN NCAAF — PSU's Campbell 'not wavering' from ISU methods
"As Matt Campbell takes over a Penn State program with undeniable College Football Playoff expectations, which fired his predecessor 10 months after playing in a semifinal game, he's not overhauling his approach.
"Matt Campbell faces a bit of added pressure after taking the Penn State job this offseason, but he's sticking to what worked for him in Ames.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:28 PMMatt Campbell believes Iowa State strategy will work at Penn State
Matt Campbell faces a bit of added pressure after taking the Penn State job this offseason, but he's sticking to what worked for him in Ames.
- ESPN NCAAFJul 28, 2026, 5:11 PMPSU's Campbell 'not wavering' from ISU methods
As Matt Campbell takes over a Penn State program with undeniable College Football Playoff expectations, which fired his predecessor 10 months after playing in a semifinal game, he's not overhauling his approach.
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