Staff Complete: Jake Waters (QB), Noah Pauley (WR), Ikaika Malloe (DL) Join Nittany Lions

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Matt Campbell’s first coaching staff at Penn State is complete.

The university announced the final three additions on Sunday, solidifying the group that will lead the Nittany Lions into the 2026 season.

Jake Waters (Quarterbacks): The former Kansas State quarterback joins the staff to mentor the QB room. He previously worked with Campbell as a senior analyst.
Noah Pauley (Wide Receivers): Pauley follows Campbell from Iowa State, where he developed several All-Big 12 talents.
Ikaika Malloe (Defensive Line / Run Game Coordinator): A massive hire for the defense. Malloe previously worked with Defensive Coordinator D’Anton Lynn at UCLA and USC. His addition creates a formidable defensive brain trust.

With the staff finalized, the focus shifts entirely to the transfer portal and winter workouts.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Matt Campbell’s first coaching staff at Penn State is complete.

The university announced the final three additions on Sunday, solidifying the group that will lead the Nittany Lions into the 2026 season.

Jake Waters (Quarterbacks): The former Kansas State quarterback joins the staff to mentor the QB room. He previously worked with Campbell as a senior analyst.
Noah Pauley (Wide Receivers): Pauley follows Campbell from Iowa State, where he developed several All-Big 12 talents.
Ikaika Malloe (Defensive Line / Run Game Coordinator): A massive hire for the defense. Malloe previously worked with Defensive Coordinator D’Anton Lynn at UCLA and USC. His addition creates a formidable defensive brain trust.

With the staff finalized, the focus shifts entirely to the transfer portal and winter workouts.