Summary
Penn State's football team is dealing with significant changes after a disappointing season. Following the firing of their head coach, James Franklin, and hiring of Matt Campbell from Iowa State, the team has seen over a dozen players enter the transfer portal. The team hopes new hires and strategies will help rebuild their roster.
Key Facts
- Penn State did not qualify for the College Football Playoff this year.
- Coach James Franklin was fired midseason following a disappointing performance.
- Matt Campbell, the new head coach, was previously with Iowa State.
- Over a dozen Penn State players entered the transfer portal recently.
- The team lost several key defensive players, including Chaz Coleman and Zuriah Fisher.
- The transfer portal allows players to switch schools, and it opens officially on January 2, 2026.
- Penn State is hoping to improve quickly with the help of rumored new staff, including USC defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn.
