Penn State football announced Tuesday that three more coaches had officially joined Matt Campbell’s 2026 staff. All three were on the defensive side – Tyson Veidt (linebackers), Ikaika Malloe (defensive line/run game coordinator) and Dan Connor (assistant linebackers).

Between athletics projects, residence halls and classrooms, it will be a busy construction year at Penn State.

The Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Nittany Lions are lined up for Tuesday 7 p.m. ET battle in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Penn State defensive lineman Randy Adirika has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Adirika made two appearances as a true freshman this past season. Adirika didn’t record any tackles.

Penn State coach Matt Campbell made perhaps his most underrated retention move on special teams, bringing back kicker Ryan Barker for the 2026 season. Barker announced his decision on social media by stating that,

The No. 1 team in the country almost suffered a shocking upset, as the Wolverines struggled from beyond the perimeter.

No. 2 Michigan faces the Penn State Nittany Lions after Morez Johnson Jr. scored 29 points in the Wolverines' 96-66 victory over the USC Trojans.

Penn State coach Matt Campbell is hitting the transfer portal hard. But he also retained some key Nittany Lions from the 2025 team.

L.J. Cason scored all 14 of his points in the first half and No. 2 Michigan remained unbeaten by escaping with a 74-72 Big Ten victory over Penn State on Tuesday night in University Park, Pa.

Former Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has announced his next stop, committing to Penn State after a record-setting career with the Cyclones.

The Penn State Board of Trustees spent more time discussing university business in its public meetings in 2025 than in any of the five previous years. However, the increase in discussions was not universal.