Penn State football prepares for season at Big Ten Media Days

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Penn State football prepares for season at Big Ten Media Days
Summary

Penn State football is set to participate in Big Ten Media Days starting July 28 in Chicago. New head coach Matt Campbell and key players, including quarterback Rocco Becht and linebacker Tony Rojas, will address the team's efforts to integrate 40 new transfers alongside 52 returning players. The Nittany Lions are currently ranked sixth in the USA TODAY Network preseason poll, behind fifth-ranked Michigan and seventh-ranked Washington. Penn State aims to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season where they lost six straight games, and they will not face top opponents Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana this fall. Campbell's ability to blend new and returning talent will be crucial for the upcoming season.

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  • Big Ten Media Days occur July 28 in Chicago.
  • Matt Campbell leads a reconstructed roster this season.
  • Penn State ranked sixth in USA TODAY Network preseason poll.
  • Team aims to recover from losing streak in 2025.
  • Fourty new transfers added to a 52-player returning squad.
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  • 8:01 PMYahoo SportsPenn State football, Matt Campbell at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago
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Penn State football stands in the second tier of Big Ten teams in the annual USA TODAY Network preseason poll.

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