Matt Campbell's first season with Penn State could yield 10 wins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Matt Campbell's tenure as head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions begins with high expectations following last year's disappointing six-win season. CBS highlights the team's relatively easy schedule as a significant factor for improvement. With 24 transfers from Iowa State, including quarterback Rocco Becht, Campbell aims to leverage this talent for success. The program seeks to rebound after the abrupt end of the James Franklin era, and analysts are optimistic about a potential jump in wins if the team performs to its capability. Penn State looks to maximize opportunities in the upcoming season.
- •Penn State finished last season with just six wins.
- •The team's schedule is considered one of the easiest in the Big Ten.
- •Campbell brings 24 transfers, including quarterback Rocco Becht.
- •Expectations have shifted after James Franklin's departure.
- •Analysts predict a potential for nearly 10 wins this season.
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"I can't imagine a scenario in which Penn State has a worse season than it did a year ago football-wise.
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