Penn State's long and winding road to finding its next football head coach ended when the team agreed to terms with Iowa State HC Matt Campbell.

As expected, the loss of head coach Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions is having a significant effect on the program for the Cyclones. The head coach was with Iowa State for 10 years and was remarkably successful. Now, he will be trying to build something special with his new team, and he is bringing a lot of help with him.

Penn State’s Matt Campbell staff build continues as 2026 OT Pete Eglitis commits after being released from his Iowa State signing.

Penn State entered the search intending to take some big swings, while recognizing that the chances of landing certain coaches weren't high. Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Texas A&M's Mike Elko all surfaced as potential candidates.

Iowa State Cyclones football lost another key player to the NCAA transfer portal in linebacker Caleb Bacon. Here's what to know.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 23, 2025) — University of South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer has named Deion Barnes as the Gamecocks’ defensive ends/outside linebackers coach, it was announced today.

Fort Collins football star Mason Bandhauer had signed with Iowa State but is now reportedly set to head to Penn State, following Matt Campbell.

Jon Heacock, who was Matt Campbell's defensive coordinator for 10 seasons at Iowa State, announces his retirement.