Summary
Penn State University hired Matt Campbell from Iowa State as their new head football coach. The school considered Terry Smith, their interim head coach, for the position but ultimately preferred someone with more head coaching experience. Smith will remain on Penn State's staff and will be the highest-paid non-coordinator in college football.
Key Facts
- Penn State fired their head coach, James Franklin, in mid-October.
- The school considered several candidates, including Terry Smith, their interim coach.
- Matt Campbell, from Iowa State, was chosen as the new head coach.
- Terry Smith had support from players due to a successful stint as interim coach.
- Penn State wanted a coach with more FBS head coaching experience.
- Terry Smith will stay at Penn State, likely returning to his role as cornerbacks coach.
- Smith will be the highest-paid non-coordinator in college football, earning about $2 million annually.
