Overview
- Multiple outlets report Penn State is closing in on Campbell, with talks progressing but a contract still requiring Board of Trustees approval.
- PennLive noted trustee committee meetings scheduled for next week, the step needed to clear compensation and finalize the hire.
- Campbell, 46, is Iowa State’s all-time winningest coach at 72-55 after 10 seasons and previously went 35-15 at Toledo.
- USA TODAY reports Campbell’s Iowa State contract carries a roughly $2 million buyout, and ESPN reports an eight-year deal is expected pending approval.
- The 50-plus-day search followed several targets staying put, left Penn State with only two early signees, and sets urgent roster and portal work as Campbell’s first priority.