2026 staff tracker
Matt Campbell is the Penn State football coach for 2026, with coordinator and position-coach roles tracked as a public-source staff reference.
The Penn State football head coach for the 2026 season is Matt Campbell. This page tracks the staff by role, not just by biography, because searchers usually need a fast answer to who coaches the offense, defense, quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, line, and specialists.
Staff pages can become low-value if they only repeat names. The useful layer is role clarity: what each coach owns, which side of the ball changed, and which position groups connect to the 2026 depth chart.
Head Coach
Head Coach
15th Year / Joined Penn State staff in 2026
Matt Campbell was named the 17th head coach in Penn State history in December 2025. A three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year at Iowa State, Campbell brings a culture of toughness and development to Happy Valley.
| Coach | Role | Joined | Depth Chart Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Campbell | Head Coach | 2026 | Matt Campbell was named the 17th head coach in Penn State history in December 2025. A three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year at Iowa State, Campbell brings a culture of toughness and development to Happy Valley. |
| Coach | Role | Joined | Depth Chart Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Mouser | Offensive Coordinator / Tight Ends | 2026 | Taylor Mouser followed Campbell from Iowa State to lead the Nittany Lion offense. Known for his creative use of tight ends and efficient passing concepts, Mouser takes over play-calling duties for 2026. |
| Jake Waters | Quarterbacks Coach | 2026 | Former Kansas State quarterback Jake Waters joins the staff to mentor Rocco Becht and the QB room. He previously worked under Campbell at Iowa State. |
| Kashif Moore | Wide Receivers Coach | 2026 | Officially announced Feb. 24, 2026 after February reporting connected him to the opening. Former NFL player and UConn coach who worked with Biletnikoff finalist Skyler Bell. |
| Savon Huggins | Running Backs Coach | 2026 | Former Rutgers standout Savon Huggins coaches the Penn State running backs. His background gives the staff another assistant with Northeast recruiting ties and player-development experience. |
| Ryan Clanton | Offensive Line Coach | 2026 | Ryan Clanton coaches the offensive line and brings experience developing physical, movement-oriented fronts. |
| Coach | Role | Joined | Depth Chart Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Anton Lynn | Defensive Coordinator | 2026 | D'Anton Lynn arrives from USC, with previous UCLA and Baltimore Ravens experience, to coordinate the Penn State defense. Public reporting points to a system built around versatility and disguised coverages. |
| Ikaika Malloe | Defensive Line Coach | 2026 | Veteran coach Ikaika Malloe brings decades of experience to the defensive trenches. He emphasizes disruption and gap integrity. |
| Christian Smith | Edge Rushers Coach | 2026 | Christian Smith focuses on the 'Leo' and Edge positions, critical for generating pressure in Lynn's defense. |
| Tyson Veidt | Linebackers Coach | 2026 | Tyson Veidt coaches the linebackers after working with Matt Campbell's defensive staffs for multiple seasons. His profile centers on continuity, teaching, and second-level defensive structure. |
| Terry Smith | Associate Head Coach / Cornerbacks | 2014 | A program pillar, Terry Smith remains to anchor the secondary and provide continuity. His recruiting ties in Pennsylvania are unmatched. |
| Deon Broomfield | Safeties / Pass Game Coordinator | 2026 | Deon Broomfield rounds out the defensive staff, coaching the safeties. He brings NFL playing experience and a focus on ball production. |
| Coach | Role | Joined | Depth Chart Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Lustig | Special Teams Coordinator | 2024 | Justin Lustig is listed by Penn State as special teams coordinator and enters 2026 as his second season on the staff. His profile gives the program a dedicated special-teams lead during the Matt Campbell transition. |
This page should change only when staff roles are confirmed by official Penn State listings or reputable staff-change reporting. Speculative analyst claims, message-board rumors, and recruiting chatter should not be used to rewrite coach responsibilities.
This tracker lists Matt Campbell as Penn State football head coach for the 2026 season, with coordinator and position-coach roles organized by public staff information.
Staff roles should be checked against official Penn State listings and reputable staff-change reporting before this page is updated.
Coach pages are more useful when they explain which position groups each role affects, especially after coordinator, position coach, or staff responsibility changes.
No. Speculative analyst claims, message-board rumors, and recruiting chatter should not rewrite coach responsibilities without public confirmation.