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December 6, 2025 51 mins

Penn State Nittany Lions shake up the college football landscape, landing Matt Campbell as their new head coach and securing top recruiter Terry Smith with a four-year extension. With a reported $47 million commitment—$30 million toward NIL deals and $17 million for staff—Pat Kraft invites high expectations and bold moves in State College. Can Campbell’s proven ability to do more with less at Iowa State translate into championship success now that he has access to the Nittany Lions’ war chest?

Zach Seyko breaks down the ripple effects across the Penn State roster, analyzing key retention decisions for stars like Ethan Grunkemeyer, Tony Rojas, Cooper Cousins, and the looming coordinator battle between Jim Knowles and John Haycock. Explore the challenges of recruiting in Pennsylvania, the fanbase’s desire for a football-first mentality, and the strategic vision for expanding Penn State’s national reach. Will these developments propel the Nittany Lions back into the elite tier of college football?

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