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Matt Campbell prepares to lead Penn State football as season opener approaches

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Matt Campbell prepares to lead Penn State football as season opener approaches
Summary

Matt Campbell is set to begin his tenure as head coach of Penn State football as the 2026 season approaches. He steps into a program with a storied coaching history, including Joe Paterno, the all-time winningest coach in college football. Paterno holds 409 wins, while Campbell takes over from James Franklin, who tied Rip Engle for second-most wins in program history with 104. As the season's first game against Marshall on September 5 draws closer, Campbell expresses excitement about unifying the program with alumni and former players. The Nittany Lions will look to strengthen their legacy in the upcoming season.

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  • •Matt Campbell officially takes over as head coach for the Nittany Lions.
  • •Joe Paterno holds the record for most wins in college football history.
  • •Penn State opens its season against Marshall on September 5, 2026.
  • •Campbell aims to celebrate and unify Penn State's football legacy.
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  • 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — A look back at Penn State’s past football coaches as its new one gets ready for season opener
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HAPPY VALLEY, Pa. (WHTM) — We’ve heard plenty of times this offseason that it is a new era for Penn State football. Head Coach Matt Campbell is joining a rich history of head coaches at Penn State. Joe Paterno is the winningest coach in college football history with 409 wins. Looking closely at the top […]

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