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12/08/2025

“I think the Campbell hire was an amazing hire and I’m happy that they finally found a coach also excited to see where he can take the program. Them keeping coach Terry Smith is huge.”

Penn State coach Matt Campbell might or not vow to “dominate the state” in recruiting the way his predecessor did almost 12 years ago, but the school’s ability to recruit in Pennsylvania will always be important. Nittany Sports Now reached out to several of the state’s top Class of 2027 play...

12/08/2025

He’s here. The new head coach of the Nittany Lions, Matt Campbell arrives at State College.

12/08/2025

Looks like Matt Campbell’s staff is starting to take shape.

Newly minted head coach Matt Campbell recently arrived in Happy Valley, and has been working on putting a staff together since finalizing his deal to helm the Penn State program. It now los as though his offensive coach Ryan Clanton will be joining him. I’ve heard Clanton will go to Penn State. ht...

12/07/2025

Here’s here!

Penn State AD Pat Kraft greeted new PSU HC Matt Campbell at the State College Airport Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. NSN’s Ryan Wilt was there to capture it. Add Nittany Sports Now as a preferred source in Google! Click here to add us.

12/07/2025

New Penn State head coach Matt Campbell arrives in State College for the first time.

12/07/2025

Three away from history.

Penn State wrestling is now three wins away from history. With a 36-6 pounding of Lehigh, Penn State has now won 74 consecutive dual meets. Two , and it will tie Oklahoma State’s Division One record of 76. Three , and it will tie overall NCAA record, held by Division II St. Cloud State. Penn […]

12/07/2025

“Ford’s commitment matters because, during one of the program’s darkest stretches in recent memory, he reminded Penn State who it is and what it can still be. Every rebuilding process needs a believer.”

One of the sayings I grew up hearing that has stuck with me is, “Everyone needs someone who reminds them of their greatness.” As Penn State navigates a turbulent stretch both on and off the field following the departure of James Franklin, moments capable of uniting or energizing the fanbase have...

12/07/2025

Penn State may have just hired a GM.

Penn State has made the first staff hire of the Matt Campbell era. Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reported late Sunday morning that Campbell is bringing associate AD for football personnel Derek Hoodjer with him from Iowa State. Iowa State associate AD for football personnel Derek Hoodjer is being hired a...

12/07/2025

“Congrats to Coach Campbell,” he wrote to Nittany Sports Now in a direct message, “but I kinda wish Coach Terry got the job.”

In recruiting news, former Penn State commit and one of Pennsylvania’s top Class of 2027 players weighed in on PSU hiring Matt Campbell. It Is Over: Long, Winding Penn State Coaching Search Ends With Matt Campbell Although Khalil Taylor is happy for Campbell, his hope was for Penn State to go in a...

12/07/2025

As far as we can tell, this would be unprecedented.

Former Penn State head coach James Franklin is targeting one of his closest friends— and a guy PSU fans know quite well— to be his defensive coordinator at Virginia Tech. CBSSports reported early Sunday morning that Franklin is targeting Brent Pry for the position. James Franklin is targeting Br...

12/07/2025

Congrats to Manny!

Former Penn State DC Manny Diaz has led Duke to an ACC championship. Duke, which made it to the title game despite finishing the regular season with a 7-5 record (6-2 in the ACC), to on ACC regular season champ Virginia as a slight underdog, and fought off a late Wahoo rally for a 27-20 […]

12/07/2025

New details emerge regarding Terry Smith’s contract at Penn State.

Penn State has made a definitive statement on the value of loyalty, officially rewarding longtime associate head coach Terry Smith with a big new contract. The university announced a four-year deal that will retain Smith, but Jordan Schultz is reporting from his sources that Penn State will make him...