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Penn State Shifts Focus of Football Coaching Search to Iowa State’s Matt Campbell

Penn State targets Iowa State's Matt Campbell after a 53-day search, seeking to rebuild recruiting and boost competitiveness following James Franklin's firing.

  • On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Penn State initiated contact with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell and held talks on Thursday as he emerged as the search focus.
  • After Penn State fired James Franklin on Oct. 12, the coaching search stretched into its 53rd day as BYU head coach Kalani Sitake re-signed Tuesday.
  • Matt Campbell, 46, has compiled a 72-55 record over 10 seasons at Iowa State, including an 8-4 campaign this season, and earns $5,000,000 annually.
  • Bringing in Campbell would likely end Penn State's more-than-50-day search, but any hire requires Penn State Board approval after a National Signing Day yielding two pledges and a 133rd-ranked recruiting class.
  • Reconstructing recruiting and attacking the transfer portal when it opens Jan. 2 would be top priorities for Campbell, who faces Iowa State's recent signing of 22 high prospects earlier this week.
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On3 broke the news in on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
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