Penn State prepares for 2026 season with new coach Matt Campbell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Penn State enters the 2026 college football season under new head coach Matt Campbell. The Nittany Lions, currently ranked No. 18 in the AP poll, have bolstered their roster by acquiring over 20 players from Iowa State via the transfer portal. Key matchups include tough games against No. 14 USC, No. 16 Michigan, and No. 17 Washington, which could impact their playoff chances. Penn State will also face non-conference opponents Marshall, Temple, and Buffalo, which are viewed as favorable matchups. They will seek to capitalize on these games to establish a strong season start.
- •Penn State's first game is against Marshall on September 5.
- •Matt Campbell replaces the previous head coach, leading his team with considerable roster depth.
- •Key games against ranked teams occur on October 10, October 17, and November 7.
- •Non-conference matches against Temple and Buffalo are expected to result in wins.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pitt Schedule Breakdown 2026: Easiest, Toughest Games During College Football Season
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State Schedule Breakdown 2026: Easiest, Toughest Games During College Football Season
"Here is a complete breakdown of Pitt's 2026 schedule, including the team's toughest and easiest games.
"Penn State's 2026 schedule has Matt Campbell set up for immediate success in Happy Valley.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:00 PMPitt Schedule Breakdown 2026: Easiest, Toughest Games During College Football Season
Here is a complete breakdown of Pitt's 2026 schedule, including the team's toughest and easiest games.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:00 PMPenn State Schedule Breakdown 2026: Easiest, Toughest Games During College Football Season
Penn State's 2026 schedule has Matt Campbell set up for immediate success in Happy Valley.
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