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Penn State Names Matt Campbell Head Coach Pending Board Approval

Trustee approval is still required, with reports detailing an eight-year deal exceeding $10 million annually.

Overview

  • The university announced the hire late Friday, noting that the Board of Trustees will review the terms Monday.
  • Multiple reports say the agreement spans eight years at more than $10 million per season.
  • Associate head coach Terry Smith is expected to stay on staff under Campbell, with reports indicating Penn State will make him the highest-paid non-coordinator in college football.
  • Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard praised Campbell’s decade in Ames and said family considerations weighed on his decision.
  • Reports indicate Iowa State moved to appoint Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers as Campbell’s successor.