When head coach Matt Campbell arrived at Penn State, intrigue centered on how he would adapt the iconic defense pioneered by long-time defensive coordinator Jon Heacock. At Iowa State, Heacock was a pioneer of the 3-3-5 scheme, leading many to wonder if that template would follow Campbell to his new home. Instead, Campbell revealed a schematic pivot back toward a four-down front on Tuesday at Big Ten Media Days. Reflecting on his coaching journe…
Lincoln Riley praised former Nebraska assistant Mike Ekeler’s instant USC impact. Matt Campbell, Bret Bielema, Luke Fickell and Greg Schiano outlined key priorities entering the 2026 Big Ten season.