Matt Campbell saved Penn State from catastrophe: How Nittany Lions replaced James Franklin
Penn State's road to hiring Matt Campbell wasn't easy, but the Nittany Lions found their James Franklin replacement in Ames, Iowa.
The firing of James Franklin by Penn State sparked a coaching search that saw other schools also part ways with their leaders early in the season. However, Penn State remained open for a new head coach. Matt Campbell, the coach of Iowa State, emerged as the chosen candidate to replace Franklin. Campbell's impressive 72-55 record at Iowa State, including a 50-40 mark in the Big 12, coupled with his three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year honors and a Fiesta Bowl victory over Oregon in 2020-21, made him a strong contender.
Penn State athletic director Patrick Kraft emphasized that Campbell was the perfect leader for the university at this time, citing his success, values, and approach to coaching student-athletes.
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