Episode

Penn State & Matt Campbell Just Got a Very Mixed Message From ESPN...

Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Wrestling
Published: Jul 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 1886
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Summary

ESPN left Penn State head coach Matt Campbell outside its top 10 college football coaches—but its Football Power Index still views the Nittany Lions as a top-20-caliber team entering the 2026 season. Does ESPN believe Penn State is ready to contend immediately, or is the model overvaluing a talented but unproven roster?