Penn State’s 2026 makeover: Transfer adds, Lions who stayed, staff updates, more

Since the transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, there has been a flurry of activity inside Matt Campbell's program.
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Penn State transfer portal arrival tracker: Nittany Lions pick up another Cyclone

Penn State is expected to have numerous players incoming in this year’s portal cycle with a new head coach in Matt Campbell and plenty of Nittany Lions on their way out in the transfer portal. Campbell is likely to bring in several players from his previous program, Iowa State, where he coached for a decade.
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Penn State adds a third Iowa State tight end as Cooper Alexander picks the Nittany Lions

Penn State added another transfer portal commitment on Friday night as Iowa State tight end Cooper Alexander picked the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound Washington, Okla, has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver gives Penn State Nittany Lions more explosiveness

The latest player to share that they will be suiting up for the Nittany Lions is wide receiver Brett Eskildsen. A big play machine, he will provide his new program with dynamic playmaking in the passing game.

Penn State great returning to Nittany Lions’ coaching staff in modified role

Dan Connor, a two-time All-American at linebacker for Penn State, will be Penn State's assistant linebackers coach in 2026. He was the Lions' linebackers coach in 2025.

Penn State confirms D’Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator

The Penn State Nittany Lions football program officially confirms that D'Anton Lynn will be the team's defensive coordinator.
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Penn State’s 2026 schedule reflects program’s recent struggles

The 2026 schedule marks the beginning of the Campbell era, and it gives Penn State a chance to rebuild confidence and stack wins. However, even if the Nittany Lions take advantage of the lighter schedule, doubts will remain. Until Penn State beats a true top-level opponent, they will continue to be seen as pretenders rather than contenders.

Iowa State Cyclones Lead College Football in One Brutal Category in Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones underwent arguably the biggest change in college football after the 2025 regular season came to an end. Their head coach for the last 10

Prominent Penn State football recruiting staff member moving on

Penn State's Kenny Sanders, who has been with the Lions for 10 years, was the program's director of player personnel since April of 2022.

LSU football adds talented transfer portal pass rusher from SEC foe

LSU football bolstered its defensive line Thursday with a commitment out of the transfer portal. Per a report from On3's Hayes Fawcett, defensive end Jaylen Brown is headed to Baton Rouge. Brown spent one season at Missouri before going to South Carolina in 2025.
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