Penn State coaching search rumors: Attention turns to Matt Campbell

Key Highlights

• Louisville's Jeff Brohm also reportedly turned down Penn State. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementREQUIRED READING: Brian Daboll an option after Jeff Brohm, Kalane Sitake say noPenn State signed just two players on the first day of the early signing period due to the current coaching situation. Campbell, while seemingly one of Penn State's backup options, has an impressive resume.
• The 46-year-old is a three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year and the winningest coach in Iowa State history.
• He also led the Cyclones to an 11-win season in 2024 and a No.
• 9 finish in the US LBM Coaches Poll in 2020. Campbell has also developed numerous high-end NFL players, like quarterback Brock Purdy, running backs Breece Hall and David Mongomery and edge rusher Will McDonald IV, to name a few.
• Fifteen Iowa State players were on 53-man rosters to start the 2025 season, which was third-most among all Big 12 teams. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIowa State won eight combined games in the three seasons before Campbell's arrival from Toledo, where he had a 35-15 record in four seasons as head coach.