Coaching change
Penn State hires Matt Campbell
Penn State hired Matt Campbell as head coach. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachJames Franklin104-45
After
New head coachMatt Campbellfrom Iowa State (2016-2025); Iowa State finished 8-4 in 2025
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 11th of 136 in 2025.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
View as table
| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9th of 131 | top 10 | 11-2 |
| 2023 | 11th of 133 | top 25 | 10-3 |
| 2024 | 11th of 134 | top 25 | 13-3 |
| 2025 | 11th of 136 | top 25 | 7-6 |
More facts
- Matt Campbell succeeded James Franklin (104-45), who left on October 12, 2025. Wikipedia, dated October 12, 2025
- Matt Campbell came from Iowa State (2016-2025). Wikipedia
- Terry Smith had been interim head coach. Wikipedia
Latest source dated October 12, 2025.