Penn State Hires Kashif Moore as New Receivers Coach

Moore replaces Noah Pauley, who took a job with the Green Bay Packers.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Penn State football has officially announced the hiring of Kashif Moore as its new receivers coach. Moore, a former UConn player, spent the last three seasons as the receivers coach at UConn before briefly joining Colorado State's staff this winter. He replaces Noah Pauley, who left Penn State to take a job with the Green Bay Packers.

Why it matters

Penn State's receiver room has been a point of emphasis for the coaching staff, as the position group has struggled to produce a 1,000-yard receiver since 2021. The hiring of Moore, who helped develop UConn star Skyler Bell into a consensus All-American, is seen as a key move to revitalize the Nittany Lions' passing attack.

The details

Moore, a New Jersey native, has coaching experience at the Division III, FCS, and FBS levels. He spent 2023-2025 as the receivers coach at UConn, where he worked with standout wideout Skyler Bell. Prior to that, Moore had stints as a position coach at Wesleyan, Cornell, and Albany. As a player, Moore was a team captain at UConn and finished his career ranked in the top 10 in school history in receptions.

  • Penn State officially announced Moore's hiring on February 24, 2026.
  • Moore will join the Nittany Lions ahead of spring practices.

The players

Kashif Moore

The new receivers coach at Penn State, who spent the last three seasons in the same role at UConn.

Noah Pauley

The former Penn State and Iowa State assistant who left the Nittany Lions to take a job with the Green Bay Packers.

Skyler Bell

The UConn wide receiver who was a 2025 consensus All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist under Moore's coaching.

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What they’re saying

“That receiver room at Iowa State, that's been our staple. And I know we're coming to a place where we've kind of got to reshape that a little bit and bring that back to life.”

— Matt Campbell, Penn State Head Coach (247sports.com)

What’s next

Moore will work quickly to get acclimated with Penn State's roster, as the Nittany Lions are set to begin spring practices next month.

The takeaway

The hiring of Kashif Moore represents Penn State's commitment to revitalizing its passing attack and receiver room, which has struggled to produce a 1,000-yard receiver since 2021. Moore's track record of developing talent at UConn makes him an intriguing addition to the Nittany Lions' coaching staff.