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Matt Campbell set to debut as Penn State football coach this fall

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Matt Campbell set to debut as Penn State football coach this fall
Summary

Matt Campbell will make his debut as Penn State football coach on September 7, 2026, against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. Several of Campbell's former players and recruits have joined him at Penn State, including Will Tompkins, a redshirt freshman offensive lineman. Tompkins, who stands 6'5" and weighs 311 pounds, was a three-star recruit and previously played at Iowa State. His performance during the upcoming season will be closely monitored as the Nittany Lions begin their new campaign in 66 days.

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  • •Matt Campbell was hired as head coach at Penn State.
  • •The Nittany Lions first game is against Marshall on September 7, 2026.
  • •Will Tompkins joins the team after transferring from Iowa State.
  • •Tompkins is a notable recruit ranked as the No. 34 offensive tackle.
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  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Only Will Tompkins Until Penn State Football
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Matt Campbell will make his Penn State coaching debut in 66 days when the Nittany Lions take the field against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. When Campbell made the shift from Iowa State to Penn State, a number of his former players and recruits followed. That includes the man who will wear No. 66 in 2026, […]

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