When Matt Campbell arrived as head coach of Penn State Football, he inherited one of the most talented rosters in college football. That is until 50 of them hit the transfer portal, 12 to follow their former coach James Franklin to Virginia Tech.

Penn State football's ultimate success in 2026 will rely on a host of unproven, potential stars under new coach Matt Campbell.

Turns out Penn State won't be swallowing the $49 million buyout once attached to James Franklin's contract. Instead, the school will pay just $9 million after negotiating a dramatic reduction as Franklin's talks with Virginia Tech intensified in recent ...

It’s a new era for the Penn State Nittany Lions, with Matt Campbell taking over as their next head coach. That means an era of adjustment, both for Campbell to Penn State and vice versa.One key way to see how that transition is going is by looking at Penn State’s recruiting.

James Franklin was among the college football head coaches who lost their jobs during the 2025 season. Unlike many coaches who are fired because of poor overall records, he was reportedly let go largely because he couldn’t deliver wins against top-tier opponents.

The 2025 college football season is a massive one for the Penn State team, but it's also a career-defining season for Nittany Lions coach James Franklin. Franklin is preparing for his 12th season at Penn State, and it's easy to argue he's coming off his ...

The Nittany Lions have time to change three-star cornerback Dhillon McGee's mind, but whether that's a priority is a whole other question.

The Nittany Lions have the Big Ten's top-ranked recruiting class for the 2027 cycle.