Penn State Coaches' Favorite Burgers Featured at The Field

The Field Burger & Tap crafts unique burgers inspired by the tastes and backgrounds of notable Nittany Lions coaches.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:05am

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The Field Burger & Tap, a restaurant located at Toftrees Golf Resort near Penn State's campus, has developed an ever-changing menu of burgers named after and inspired by various Nittany Lions coaches. Executive chef Bradley Hansen works closely with the coaches to create burgers that reflect their favorite flavors, hometowns, and culinary preferences. The latest addition is the 'Coach Campbell's Roman Burger,' honoring new football coach Matt Campbell and drawing inspiration from Cleveland-area cuisine.

Why it matters

The Field's 'Coach's Corner' menu has helped the restaurant branch out and experiment with new flavor profiles, while also strengthening its relationship with Penn State's athletic department. The burgers have become a popular draw for both locals and visiting fans, showcasing the diverse tastes and backgrounds of the university's coaching staff.

The details

The Field's executive chef, Bradley Hansen, researches each coach's background and favorite foods to craft unique burger creations. For the new 'Coach Campbell's Roman Burger,' the team drew inspiration from the Akron, Ohio area where Campbell is from, including elements of a popular Cleveland sandwich called the Romanburger. The burger features a hand-formed patty topped with salami, mortadella, white cheddar, arugula, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, and Italian dressing on a brioche bun.

  • The Field introduced its first coach-inspired burger nearly a decade ago, featuring former football coach James Franklin.
  • The 'Coach Campbell's Roman Burger' was added to the menu shortly after Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's new football coach.

The players

Bradley Hansen

The executive chef of The Field Burger & Tap who is responsible for developing the restaurant's coach-inspired burger creations.

Matt Campbell

The new head football coach at Penn State University.

The Field Burger & Tap

A restaurant located at Toftrees Golf Resort near Penn State's campus that features a 'Coach's Corner' menu of burgers inspired by notable Nittany Lions coaches.

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What they’re saying

“With every coach, I try to come up with a bunch of ideas — maybe where they've coached before, where they grew up, their favorite foods.”

— Bradley Hansen, Executive Chef, The Field Burger & Tap (Centre Daily Times)

“With the flavors from the Italian meats, the mayonnaise, the Italian dressing, it all comes together to provide a lot of different flavors in every bite with that burger.”

— Bradley Hansen, Executive Chef, The Field Burger & Tap (Centre Daily Times)

What’s next

The Field plans to continue expanding its 'Coach's Corner' menu as new coaches are hired at Penn State, working closely with the athletic department to identify high-profile coaches worthy of their own burger creations.

The takeaway

The Field's unique approach to honoring Penn State coaches through custom burger creations has not only strengthened the restaurant's relationship with the university's athletic department, but also allowed it to experiment with new flavor profiles and culinary styles that have become popular draws for both locals and visiting fans.