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Latest round of Penn State coaching staff departures makes room for Matt Campbell’s staff

Matt Campbell is overhauling Penn State's coaching staff with major departure on both sides of the ball.

Penn State Nittany Lions tight ends coach Ty Howle | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

When interim head coach Terry Smith started Penn State’s three-game win streak to end the 2025 season, a season that I may need to remind you began with national championship aspirations as the No. 2 team in the country, pundits, fans, and boosters alike made the argument that athletic director Pat Kraft needed to hire Smith full-time because he had the best chance of retaining the players and staff for 2026.