Overview
- Penn State introduced former Iowa State coach Matt Campbell on Monday and confirmed that Terry Smith will remain on his staff.
- Smith said he chose to stay because his values align with Campbell’s, describing the new coach as blue collar and focused on toughness and discipline.
- Smith will coach the Nittany Lions one final time as interim head coach in the Dec. 27 Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson.
- University leaders Neeli Bendapudi and Pat Kraft, along with Campbell, publicly praised Smith’s leadership during a turbulent stretch and his impact on the locker room.
- ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Smith agreed to a four-year deal, and separate reports describe Campbell’s contract starting near $8 million annually with a $70.5 million guarantee.