Campbell is reportedly Penn State’s new top target now.

I’ll laugh if he signs an extension with Iowa Sate…

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/penn-state-matt-campbell-head-coach-iowa-state/

Edited 5 hours ago5 hr by OregonDucks

He's a good coach who has gone under the radar for a while now because he didn't jump ship from Iowa State the first chance he got.

He'd be a good get for Penn State if it happens.

I also wouldn't be surprised if he stays put.

Hey, Matt Campbell! You may be the last guy in line, but there could be some soup left?

If you do aim to stay in Ames, do you know any quality flag football coaches?

Your Buddy, Pat (I ain't that good at my) Kraft

Even if you get it right for the wrong reason, you're still right.

Campbell has done more with less, no doubt. But I thought PSU was looking for a guy to do more with more?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/12/05/penn-states-coaching-search-matt-campbell-hire-james-franklin/87615387007/?utm_source=usat-path-to-playoff-nletter76&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sportsgreeting&utm_term

1 hour ago, Jon Joseph said:

Even if you get it right for the wrong reason, you're still right.

Campbell has done more with less, no doubt. But I thought PSU was looking for a guy to do more with more?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/12/05/penn-states-coaching-search-matt-campbell-hire-james-franklin/87615387007/?utm_source=usat-path-to-playoff-nletter76&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sportsgreeting&utm_term

You hit the nail on the head with this comment about the problem with Campbell. He’s used to getting his 3-star recruits and developing them into a Big 12 contender. Penn State expects top 10 classes with blue chip recruits. Campbell is going to have to battle guys like Day, Lanning, Riley and Moore for the big names.

I will also add that James Franklin is going to use his relationships to steal Campbell’s recruits any chance he gets. If Franklin starts winning the ACC then Penn State is going to have to fight a two front war to keep their best players in state.

Now, Campbell can choose to go the Curt Cignetti route, but if he so much as loses 3 games the torches and pitchforks are going to make an appearance. They might give him a season to get right, but then it’s time to beat the big boys. He won’t make it past year three if he doesn’t beat Ohio State at least once.

Matt Campbell has a good thing going at ISU, not sure why he would consider Penn St after all those other candidates passed on them. There's something wrong with the PSU football program and/or AD.

Something wrong???

It starts at the top, and I think it's name is something like 'Batty' Kraft...