Matt Campbell ranks 15th on USA Today’s list of CFB coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Matt Campbell, head coach of Penn State, has been ranked 15th in USA Today’s top-25 college football coaches list. Despite limited competition in his previous roles, his experience and recruiting ability have drawn attention. James Franklin, also of Penn State, is ranked just above him at 14th. Campbell's ranking could change as he leads a capable roster through a favorable schedule in the 2026 season, his first at a powerhouse school.
- •Matt Campbell has a ranking of 15 in USA Today’s list.
- •James Franklin is ranked 14th, ahead of Campbell.
- •Campbell's first season with Penn State follows his tenure at Iowa State.
- •The Nittany Lions face an easy schedule this season.
- •Campbell has shown strong recruiting and culture-building skills.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Where Matt Campbell ranks on USA Today’s top-25 CFB coaches list
"Penn State head coach Matt Campbell has been relatively untested in his career, but he still finds his way on USA Today’s top-25 college coaches list.
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