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Matt Campbell vs. James Franklin: Same job, different blueprint at Penn State

Penn State didn't just change head coaches this December—it changed operating systems. James Franklin delivered an era built on branding, recruiting splash, and high-variance Saturdays, while Matt Campbell walks in with a different promise: less sizzle,

Penn State’s Firing of James Franklin Continues to Backfire With BYU Making Strong Kalani Sitake Countermove

Penn State’s coaching search is unraveling as BYU pushes hard to keep Kalani Sitake, raising more questions about firing James Franklin.

Matt Campbell hired as Penn State's coach, ending search for James Franklin's successor

Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach on Friday night, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor. The 46-year-old Campbell heads to Happy Valley after going 72-55 in 10 seasons at Iowa State to become the winningest coach in the history of that program.

Matt Campbell's first major staff decision signals a new era at Penn State

Matt Campbell didn't waste time putting his stamp on Penn State football. Within days of being introduced as the program's new head coach, Campbell made his first defining staff decision: Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will not be retained.
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