Overview
- Penn State’s directory lists Derek Hoodjer as general manager, with Greg Brabenec (chief of staff), Aaron Hillman (sport performance manager), Reid Kagy (head strength and conditioning) and Trent Slattenow (director of player personnel) joining from Iowa State.
- Terry Smith, who led the final six games as interim head coach, signed a four-year contract to stay on staff and will coach the Dec. 27 Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson.
- Campbell, AD Pat Kraft and president Neeli Bendapudi publicly lauded Smith’s leadership, and Campbell said he looks forward to working alongside him.
- Campbell said recruiting will target Pennsylvania and surrounding-state high schools first, using a defined process to add transfers to fill needs.
- PennLive reports Penn State has increased support for roster building to about $30 million for NIL and roughly $17 million for staff, and outside reports place Campbell’s deal near $8 million per year with $70.5 million guaranteed.