Penn State HC Matt Campbell reveals the most ‘frustrating’ part of loss to Northwestern
The Matt Campbell era with the Penn State Nittany Lions hit a massive roadblock on Friday night. The Northwestern Wildcats completely dominated the trenches, handing Penn State a humiliating 34-13 blowout at the newly renovated Ryan Field. For Campbell, the defeat was less about the final score and more about how his squad competed on the field. […] The post Penn State HC Matt Campbell reveals…
Penn State head coach Matt Campbell expressed his disappointment after the team's 34-13 defeat to Northwestern on Friday night at Ryan Field. The primary source of Campbell's frustration was the lack of effort, attitude, and toughness from his squad. The Northwestern Wildcats dominated the trenches, overpowering Penn State's defense and running for a staggering 413 yards while limiting the Nittany Lions to just 48.
Led by running back Caleb Komolafe with 188 yards and a touchdown, and Joseph Himon II with two rushing TDs, Northwestern controlled the ground game. Penn State's offense suffered as well, with quarterback Rocco Becht completing only 26 of 41 passes for 243 yards and two interceptions. This loss marks Penn State's second consecutive Big Ten defeat, dropping the team to 3-2 on the season.
Campbell believes that rebuilding the program requires addressing the cultural issues first, as they must restore the physical grit and identity he expects before their next game.
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