Penn State Hires Matt Campbell, Shakes Up Coaching Roster; Iowa Lands Jimmy Rogers

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Penn State University has finally found its new head coach in Matt Campbell, who joins the Nittany Lions after a successful 10-year stint at Iowa State. Campbell's hiring marks the end of a two-month search for James Franklin's successor. In a ripple effect, two other coaches, Jimmy Rogers and Terry Smith, have secured new roles. Campbell, known for his 72-55 record, brings a proven track record of success to Penn State. Athletic director Pat Kraft praised him as the 'right leader at the right time' for the university's football program. Campbell's focus will now be on turning around the Nittany Lions' season, which has struggled in Big Ten play. In a surprise move, Penn State has decided to retain Terry Smith as assistant head coach. Smith had been leading the team on an interim basis and had attracted interest from several other schools, including UConn and Memphis. Smith's deep connection to the Penn State program and the university's values ultimately led him to stay. Meanwhile, Iowa has moved quickly to fill the void left by Campbell's departure. The university has appointed Jimmy Rogers as its new head coach, with Rogers committing to a six-year contract. Rogers, 38, has a strong reputation in college football, having previously served as head coach at South Dakota State and building a consistent FCS powerhouse. He takes over at Iowa after a successful stint as head coach at Washington State.