Coach Campbell is a person and coach whose vision and culture building is unmatched. The way he connects with his players on a personal level, along with his football knowledge and attention to detail, are the main reasons he set Iowa State up to be a winning program. Thank you, Coach Campbell, for giving Iowa State and Ames everything you had. I wish Coach Campbell and his entire family nothing but the best on the next chapter of their lives.

Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers Quarterback

I know Matt Campbell and I know Penn State. There isn’t a more perfect fit for this job in America. Matt knows football and he knows people. Penn State fans will fall in love with this guy.

Josh Pate

Josh Pate’s College Football Show

Matt Campbell has earned the respect and admiration in the college coaching profession for the job that he has done at Iowa State, Toledo and over his career. Matt is a proven program-builder, leader, and has created sustained success by winning at every step of his career. I wish Matt and his family the best in Happy Valley.

Lance Leipold

Kansas Head Football Coach

Penn State made a fantastic hire! Matt Campbell is highly respected in our business, and he will build a strong culture that yields tough, disciplined teams. Iowa State has been one of the toughest match ups for every team in our league since his arrival, and I know he will do a great job in State College.

Sonny Dykes

TCU Head Football Coach

Not only is Matt a great coach but he is an elite teacher who cares deeply about his players and their success. I can’t wait to see the impact he will have in Happy Valley.

Jason Candle

Toledo Head Football Coach

Coach Campbell has meant everything to me and my career. From the first day I met him, he's pushed me to be not only a better player, but a better person off the field. Penn State is getting a man that will give everything to the program and change the culture.

Allen Lazard

New York Jets Wide Receiver

Penn State is getting a guy who means much more to a program than football—someone who will help develop players into great men, fathers, and husbands; someone who will develop players into much more than football players; and a guy who will uphold the culture Penn State already has, keep it going, and make it better.

Breece Hall

New York Jets Running Back

Matt Campbell is one of the best coaches in America! I have always appreciated the manner in which Coach Campbell builds his teams and the rugged discipline with which they play.  For years, some of the best programs in the country have tried to hire Matt for obvious reasons and until now were unable to do so.  This move speaks to the quality of the leadership at Penn State and the unique opportunity to compete for national titles at one of the most premium programs in college football. This is a great fit for both Coach Campbell and Penn State!

Joel Klatt

FOX College Football Analyst