📝 Building a Coaching Staff
Coach Campbell has been diligently assembling his leadership team. A significant recent move was the official hiring of **Kashif Moore** as the new wide receivers coach. Moore, a New Jersey native and former UConn captain, joined Campbell’s staff from Colorado State and is known for mentoring Biletnikoff Award finalist Skyler Bell .
This hire fills out a comprehensive staff that blends trusted colleagues from his Iowa State days with experienced coordinators. Key members include :
* **Taylor Mouser**: Offensive coordinator/tight ends coach (from Iowa State)
* **D’Anton Lynn**: Defensive coordinator (from USC)
* **Ryan Clanton**: Offensive line coach (from Iowa State)
* **Jake Waters**: Quarterbacks coach (from Iowa State)
* **Terry Smith**: Associate head coach/cornerbacks (retained from previous staff)
### 🏈 Building the Roster
Campbell has been exceptionally busy reshaping the roster. During the February signing period—typically a quiet time for most schools—Penn State was a notable exception. After inheriting a class with only two high school signees, Campbell secured a full incoming freshman class of 15 recruits, many of whom followed him from Iowa State .
The team also added over **three dozen transfers**, with the majority also coming from Iowa State. This includes key players like quarterback **Rocco Becht** and promising edge rusher **Elijah Reeder**, ensuring the team is competitive immediately .
### ❤️ Building a Culture of Giving Back
One of the most celebrated announcements from Campbell’s tenure so far isn’t about wins or losses, but about community impact. The team recently unveiled a plan to donate to THON, Penn State’s annual dance marathon that fights pediatric cancer .
The initiative was started by defensive end Max Granville, who proposed that players donate a portion of their NIL earnings. In a powerful show of support, **Campbell pledged to match all player donations dollar-for-dollar** .
Players have noted this is part of a broader shift under Campbell. They report a new emphasis on community service, with regular opportunities to pack lunches for local children, read at elementary schools, and engage with families .
> “The culture shock here that’s in place, the new culture that’s here with [Campbell], has been outstanding,” offensive lineman Cooper Cousins said.
