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Penn State Poised to Hire UCLA’s Ikaika Malloe as Defensive Line Coach

Reports point to a reunion with expected coordinator D’Anton Lynn that underscores Matt Campbell’s defensive focus.

Overview

  • 247Sports and On3 report that Ikaika Malloe is expected to join Penn State as defensive line coach.
  • Malloe signaled the move by updating his social media to list Penn State defensive line coach and run game coordinator.
  • The addition would reunite Malloe with D’Anton Lynn, who is reported to be set as defensive coordinator pending an official announcement.
  • Malloe would replace Deion Barnes, who has taken a position at South Carolina, as Campbell nears completion of his first staff.
  • Malloe’s résumé includes serving as UCLA’s defensive coordinator in 2024–25, a 2024 Broyles Award nomination, and prior stints coaching the defensive line and outside linebackers.