Penn State's 53-day coaching search, which looked lost after Kalani Sitake stuck with BYU at the last minute, might find a soft landing after all. A source confirmed that Iowa State's Matt Campbell has emerged as the latest candidate in Penn State's winding pursuit to replace James Franklin.

A new head coach candidate has emerged for the Penn State Nittany Lions. According to ESPN, Penn State and Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell have “mutual interest” in Campbell joining the Nittany Lions.

Big Ten bowl destinations and matchups will be released on Sunday afternoon at the end of the College Football Playoff selection show (ESPN, noon to 3 p.m.). Normally, Penn State's record and brand appeal would exclude it playing on Dec. 26 in something like the Game Above Sports Bowl.

Recently fired Florida football coach Billy Napier is finalizing a deal to coach one of the underrated programs in all of college sports

Powered by Big Cookie, No. 11 BYU is the final weekend’s most important team, capable of swiping an auto-bid and thus blocking either Bama, No. 10 Notre Dame or No. 12 Miami — if the Cougars can avenge themselves against No. 4 Texas Tech (-12.5) in Arlington.

The Penn State Nittany Lions face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, led by quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J.