Matt Campbell may have changed jobs, but the former Iowa State coach brought the heart of his roster with him to Happy Valley

Two Penn State Nittany Lions running backs have been named on a watchlist for a major award.

Penn State's newly acquired running backs on the initial watch list for the nation's top running back award.

The Nittany Lions have four backs competing for playing time in a crowded backfield.

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Trust is a big deal when it comes to Carson Hansen and the Penn State football coaching staff. Hansen quickly decided to transfer from Iowa State after Matt Campbell left Ames to become the Nittany Lions coach “because they’re just people who I trust.” The feeling is mutual. “He is as trusted as any player I’ve coached,” offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser said. “He is one of our best leaders ...

Even without a coaching change, the transfer portal and NIL make college football rosters look drastically different season to season. And when you add in a monumental coaching change such as Matt Campbell’s arrival in State College, the turnover can be even higher. As expected, Campbell brought two dozen players with him from Iowa State, along with some true freshmen who signed with the ...

Penn State has several players who could make a Heisman Trophy push this season, including quarterback Rocco Becht.

Penn State’s running back room surprisingly only has one Iowa State transfer, Carson Hansen, who will have a chance to start with all his experience.