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Penn State Hires Matt Campbell: A Major Coaching Shift
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Penn States Coaching Search Nears End with Matt Campbell as Top Contender
Penn States two-month coaching search appears to be nearing its conclusion, with reports indicating that the program is in final negotiations with Matt Campbell, the current head coach at Iowa State University. Campbell, who has led the Cyclones since 2016, has compiled a 72-55 record and has been recognized as the Big Twelve Coach of the Year three times. His potential move to Penn State suggests a significant shift for both him and the Nittany Lions. College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit believes this would be a major hire for Penn State, given the difficulty of their coaching search and the increased resources Campbell would find at the program.
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