The Truth About Matt Campbell’s First Year at Penn State

Penn State football 2026 preview, Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht, Carson Hansen, Big Ten football, and Penn State’s year-one expectations are all in focus as Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down what the Nittany Lions should realistically expect in Campbell’s first season. The guys discuss what changes under Matt Campbell, why Rocco Becht is the biggest key to Penn State’s 2026 ceiling, and how much the Nittany Lions can lean on the former Iowa State pieces who followed Campbell to State College. Becht transferred to Penn State after throwing for 9,274 yards and 64 touchdowns across four seasons at Iowa State, but he is also coming off shoulder surgery after a 2025 season affected by a torn labrum. Joe and Blake also break down the supporting cast, including Carson Hansen, who is listed on Penn State’s 2026 roster as a senior running back after transferring from Iowa State. Penn State’s official roster also confirms Campbell as head coach and Becht as a redshirt senior quarterback, giving the Nittany Lions a familiar offensive foundation in Year 1. Can Matt Campbell win right away at Penn State, or will 2026 be more of a transition year in a loaded Big Ten? #CollegeFootball #PennStateFootball #PennState #MattCampbell #RoccoBecht #BigTen #CFB2026 Sign up for our newsletter! https://ruffinoandjoeshow.beehiiv.com/ Be sure to hit like and subscribe to this channel. Don't miss out on the latest college football news, college football playoff predictions, and college football rankings.