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Matt Campbell Reaches Deal to Lead Penn State With Introduction Set After Trustee Vote

Trustee approval is expected Monday ahead of his State College introduction.

Overview

  • Campbell landed in State College on Sunday and will be introduced Monday pending a Board of Trustees vote.
  • Penn State is retaining interim coach Terry Smith on staff under Campbell, with multiple reports saying he will become the highest-paid non-coordinator though terms are not yet public.
  • Iowa State associate AD for player personnel Derek Hoodjer is expected to follow Campbell to Penn State as an early staff addition, according to multiple reports.
  • Reports indicate Campbell’s agreement spans eight years at more than $10 million annually, though the university has not confirmed financial terms.
  • Iowa State moved quickly by hiring Jimmy Rogers as head coach and declined a bowl invitation, which On3 reported could trigger an NCAA fine.