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Penn State Reaches Agreement to Hire Matt Campbell as Head Coach

Trustee review of an expected eight-year contract now stands between Penn State and a formal appointment.

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Head coach Matt Campbell of the Iowa State Cyclones reacts during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 8, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Overview

  • The school said the hire awaits approval of terms by the Board of Trustees’ committee, with meetings temporarily scheduled for next week.
  • ESPN reports Campbell is expected to receive an eight-year deal, and USA TODAY says his Iowa State buyout to leave is $2 million.
  • Campbell departs Iowa State as its all-time winningest coach at 72-55 with three Big 12 Coach of the Year honors after 10 seasons.
  • Interim coach Terry Smith is expected to remain on Campbell’s staff, according to multiple reports.
  • Iowa State moved to hire Washington State’s Jimmy Rogers as Campbell’s successor as Penn State turns to recruiting and the Jan. 2 transfer portal window.