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Campbell mentions Zion Tracy and Tony Rojas as players that can foster the desired multiplicity in terms of the scheming

Campbell says that the staff needs to "build around the players" in terms of cultivating multiplicity on the defense

Campbell said that OL Anthony Donkoh will not participate in live spring reps

Campbell said that he moved to morning practices in the fall at Iowa State because of a slip in team GPA and production

Campbell on what Blue-White weekend could look like: "We can get some scrimmage or some live reps in practice. What we don't do is waste a day"

Campbell on his benchmarks for success in spring ball: "The values of being a tough team is important, mentally and physically tough, also being a disciplined football team."

Campbell on his adjustment to spring ball at a new school: "The process it takes to build a football team, I don't think those things change"

Campbell shouts out Yvan Kemajou and Max Granville as young players that can carry on the legacy of Penn State defensive ends "Those guys have proven it at least with some short amount of video tape evidence"

Campbell on Iowa State transfer WRs Chase Sowell and Brett Eskildsen: "Those guys really made some huge gains, and I think they were poised for year two within the system" Because of injuries, Campbell says they will most likely not have live reps in spring practice

Campbell on WR coach Kashif Moore: "We're coming from a background where development has to be a key to our success...I love his leadership ability."

Matt Campbell says QB Rocco Becht has been throwing for three weeks and will do 7-on-7 drills in spring practice: "I think Rocco is a little bit ahead of schedule in terms of physically"

Matt Campbell will have his spring ball press conference at 11:15am Follow along with @CommRadioFB for quotes and updates!

Matt Campbell said it was important for Rocco Becht "to finish his career with us," so what should fans expect? “What I believe Penn State football is: integrity, character, class excellence, grit, he embodies every one of those traits,” Campbell said. psucommradio.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/who…

“I think for him, what I believe Penn State football is: integrity, character, class excellence, grit, [Rocco Becht] embodies every one of those traits,” Matt Campbell said. @amandav_3 details what Penn State fans should expect with Rocco Becht in 2026 psucommradio.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/who…

Matt Campbell on the common theme of the roster. "Change." "How you handle change and how you grow through change will dictate the roster."

Matt Campbell offers his thoughts on the new-look runningback room. On Carson Hansen, "He's durable, he's tough he's physical . . . He's a guy if you need to carry the ball 40 times he'll do it." On James Peoples, "He's the perfect compliment to Carson."

Matt Campbell on a potential Blue-White game. "Pat and I are still planning, and we will certainly do something." "That information will hopefully be out next week."

Matt Campbell on some of the other Penn State lettermen on his coaching staff. "I met with Dan Connor, and it took two minutes to say this human gets it ." "I think Trace (McSorley) same thing, I think he is just starting." "Him and Rocco are very similar human beings."

Matt Campbell on the defensive coordinator search. "The first name that came up was coach Lynn." "I don't know if I can be anymore excited to lead with him."

Matt Campbell on the QB position and Rocco Becht. "I felt that the quarterback position and the head coach have to be tied at the hip." "Rocco has always been that for us . . . He's one of the greatest leaders I've ever been around."