Is Jim Knowles OUT?! Penn State & Matt Campbell Already Making Key Coaching Moves
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The Matt Campbell era at Penn State is moving fast. Campbell has added Iowa State DC John Heacock, OL coach Ryan Clanton, and personnel director Derek Hoodjer to his staff — while Terry Smith remains locked in with a four-year extension.
Host Zach Seyko breaks down how these early moves shape Penn State’s future, whether Jim Knowles will stay, and which alumni assistants (Ty Howle, Deion Barnes, Dan Connor) could remain.
Plus, a preview of Penn State vs. Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl and why Notre Dame’s playoff snub might finally convince the Irish to join a conference.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 John Heacock to Penn State: What It Means for Jim Knowles
3:00 Why Penn State Might Keep Both Defenses on Staff
5:00 The 3-3-5 Question: Heacock’s Scheme vs. Big Ten Offenses
7:00 Why Retaining Jim Knowles Still Makes Sense
8:15 Matt Campbell’s Early Staff Hires: Ryan Clanton + Derek Hoodjer
10:00 Offensive Line & Run Game Revival Begins
11:45 Hoodjer’s Role: Player Personnel + NIL Integration
13:30 Which Penn State Alums Could Stay (Ty Howle, Dan Connor, Deion Barnes)?
16:00 The Virginia Tech Pipeline: Who Might Follow Franklin?
21:00 The Andy Kotelnicki Question: Keep or Move On?
25:00 Penn State vs. Clemson Early Thoughts
30:00 Notre Dame’s Playoff Snub + “Consequences of Independence”
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