Overview
- Athletic director Patrick Kraft announced Dow as the program’s 13th head coach, praising his track record and vision, while Dow said he is eager to pursue Big Ten titles and national championships.
- Dow led Vermont to the 2024 national championship and five straight NCAA tournaments from 2021 to 2025.
- Penn State’s release lists Dow’s Vermont record as 129-41-21, though earlier reports cited 109-41-21, reflecting a discrepancy in published totals.
- Local outlets reported Dow and Penn State were in deep negotiations before the official announcement, and Vermont officials declined comment until it was made public.
- Dow replaces Jeff Cook, who stepped down in November after eight seasons; the Nittany Lions went 5-8-4 in 2025.