Summary
Matt Campbell, after ten years as head coach at Iowa State, has accepted a new position at Penn State. Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard expressed mixed emotions about Campbell leaving, highlighting the personal decision tied to family considerations. Campbell's move was influenced by family ties and personal reasons, including a mother with cancer and proximity to family.
Key Facts
- Matt Campbell worked as Iowa State's head football coach for 10 years.
- He accepted a new job as the head coach at Penn State.
- Iowa State's Athletic Director, Jamie Pollard, showed visible emotion while discussing Campbell's departure.
- Pollard mentioned plans for a possible future statue in Campbell’s honor due to his achievements.
- Campbell's decision to leave was partly due to family reasons, including having a daughter in college in Washington, D.C.
- Campbell had a winning record of 72-55 at Iowa State and led the team to a first-place finish in 2020.
- He succeeded James Franklin as Penn State's head coach, who moved to coach at Virginia Tech.
