# James Franklin is Out-Recruiting Matt Campbell & Penn State?! — Recruiting Expert Weighs In...

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Published: 2026-05-28T09:00:00+00:00
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Penn State football recruiting is ahead of schedule under Matt Campbell, but the Nittany Lions still have important needs to close out in the 2026 class. Zach Seyko and Brian Smith break down whether James Franklin is really out-recruiting Campbell, how Penn State’s class compares to Virginia Tech, and why the current recruiting picture is more positive than some fans may realize.

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