Penn State football transitions to new offensive schemes under Matt Campbell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:34 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Matt Campbell begins his first season as head coach of the Penn State football team with an emphasis on a physical offensive identity. Offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, one of several staff members moving from Iowa State, intends to utilize an aggressive scheme that prioritizes winning at the line of scrimmage. Quarterback Rocco Becht enters the season as the starter, bringing extensive experience to lead an offense that also features transfers Carson Hansen at running back and wide receivers Brett Eskildsen and Chase Sowell. The coaching staff faces the task of replacing the production of former stars Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton while addressing historical deficiencies at the wide receiver position. Tight ends Ben Brahmer, Andrew Rappleyea, and Gabe Burkle provide a versatile group expected to contribute both as blockers and targets in the passing game. The team continues preparations as it integrates these new personnel and systems into the roster.
- •Matt Campbell brings offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser and several starters from Iowa State.
- •Rocco Becht leads the team after recording 9,274 passing yards during his collegiate career.
- •Carson Hansen, James Peoples, and Quinton Martin Jr. comprise a revamped running back rotation.
- •The tight end unit returns three players who combined for 928 receiving yards last season.
- •The coaching staff aims to improve depth and consistency at the wide receiver position.
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"Matt Campbell grew up in northeastern Ohio, played for the legendary Larry Kehres at Mount Union and learned from such coaches as Jim Tressel. So it’s no surprise what Campbell wants from the Penn State offense in his first season as head coach. “We want to be physical,” said offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, who has worked for Campbell since 2015 at Toledo and then Iowa State. “We want to ...
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