Sources: Penn State focusing search on Iowa State's Campbell
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell has emerged as the focus of Penn State's head coaching search, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Penn State is in discussions with Campbell about its vacancy after initiating contact with him Wednesday. Both sides are early in the process, and any hire at Penn State will require additional steps and board approval.
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The news of Campbell emerging in Penn State's search was first reported by On3.com.
Iowa State and coach Matt Campbell have finalized a contract extension through 2032 after the winningest coach in program history led the Cyclones to their first-ever 11-win season in 2024.
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Iowa State, Matt Campbell finalize extension through 2032
Campbell will earn $5 million per year in total compensation, according to a copy of the contract obtained by ESPN on Friday. The three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year honoree took a discount on the deal, sources told ESPN, to ensure that his staff salary pool increased and to allow Iowa State to allocate an additional $1 million to revenue-sharing funds for its football roster.
If Campbell accepts another Power 4 head coaching job before the end of his contract, his buyout would be $2 million.
Just sayin': WOW!!! His buyout is just $2M.
