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Penn State Awaits First 2027 Recruit Under New Coach
The Nittany Lions are making progress with recent campus visits.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 4:55pm
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Penn State is still waiting for its first Class of 2027 commitment under new head coach Matt Campbell, but the program is making progress. The Nittany Lions hosted back-to-back Junior Days at the end of January and expect to land some of the recruits who were on campus.
Why it matters
Penn State is looking to rebuild its football program under Campbell after a disappointing season. Landing top recruits for the Class of 2027 will be crucial to the team's long-term success.
The details
Penn State has not yet secured any commitments for its 2027 recruiting class since hiring Matt Campbell as the new head coach. However, the program has hosted several Junior Day events in recent weeks, bringing in top prospects from across the region. The Nittany Lions are expected to land commitments from some of these recruits in the coming months as they look to build for the future.
- Penn State hosted back-to-back Junior Days at the end of January 2026.
- The Nittany Lions are expected to land commitments from some of the recruits who visited campus in the coming months.
The players
Matt Campbell
The new head coach of the Penn State football team, hired in 2025 to rebuild the program.
What’s next
Penn State will continue to host recruiting events and work to secure commitments from top prospects for the Class of 2027.
The takeaway
Rebuilding a major college football program takes time, and Penn State's new coach Matt Campbell is laying the groundwork for future success by focusing on recruiting top talent for the Class of 2027.
