Summary
Penn State has hired Matt Campbell, who was the Iowa State coach, to lead its football team. The decision came after a lengthy search, which included some miscommunications when Penn State first tried to reach out to Campbell.
Key Facts
- Penn State fired its previous football coach, James Franklin, two months ago.
- Matt Campbell, previously the coach at Iowa State, has been chosen as the new head coach.
- Penn State's athletic director, Patrick Kraft, spoke positively about Campbell's ability and character.
- Campbell was a sought-after coach, attracting interest from other college programs and NFL teams.
- The search for a new coach lasted over 50 days.
- Initial efforts to contact Campbell failed due to "bad information" about how to reach him.
- Penn State's contacting error delayed the hiring process.
