Matt Campbell
Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows
Head coach of Penn State University who was hired after James Franklin's departure, bringing 22 Iowa State players to rebuild the program in his first year. Podcasters discuss his elevation to a major Big Ten program, his transition strategy, and his team's schedule favorability and playoff positioning for the 2026 season.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Apr 13, 2026
CFB & The Masters Lessons Learned + Spring Game Reactions
“New Penn State coach; analyzed for year-one expectations with 9.5 win over/under and playoff contention potential”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Apr 10, 2026
CFP Odds Reaction + Bama Behind The Scenes & Ryan Day Draft Idea
“Evaluated for soft early-season schedule advantage; discussed as new Penn State hire with transfer influx”
Cover 3 College Football · Apr 8, 2026
Bold Predictions For 2026: Surprise Teams, Contenders Set To FLOP & More! | College Football
“First-year Penn State coach; subject of bold prediction to go 10-2 and make playoff with Rocco Becht at quarterback”
Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball · Apr 7, 2026
RECRUITING: Auburn, Oregon, Penn State Hosts Make INCREDIBLE Cases for Will Mencl
“Penn State head coach in year one pursuing Will Mencl as foundational program commitment”
Andy & Ari On3 · Mar 2, 2026
The TOP 10 JUICIEST matchups of the 2026 college football season
“Penn State head coach in transition year facing Michigan matchup with playoff implications”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Feb 27, 2026
SEC & Big Ten Worried + Biggest Portal Spenders
“Penn State head coach; discussed regarding first-year elevation potential in Big Ten tier system”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Feb 25, 2026
Pate State Extra: Rankings Debates & Shocking Results
“Hired as Penn State head coach after James Franklin's departure; described as logical choice in retrospect”
The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football · Feb 10, 2026
Transfer Portal Deep Dive with Sam Khan
“Penn State head coach; brought 22 Iowa State players to rebuild program in first year”
The Triple Option · Feb 4, 2026
Hoosier Head Coach Curt Cignetti Joins, Strategy in the Swamp, Non-Conference Schedule Debate
“Penn State head coach analyzed for schedule favorability and Big Ten transition strategy”
The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
Top 5 Games that will decide the Big Ten, Schedule Lottery Winners & Losers + Dabo vs Tampering
“Penn State head coach hired from Iowa State; benefits from easiest Big Ten schedule with experienced QB Rocco Becht”