Matt Campbell Almost Lions Coach, Not Penn State

ESPN's Jake Trotter revealed that Campbell had agreed to take the Lions job in 2021 before ultimately choosing to stay at Iowa State. The Lions subsequently hired Dan Campbell, who has since led the team to four straight winning seasons, the franchise's first such streak since 1969-72.

Dan Campbell has compiled a 48-36-1 regular-season record and a 2-2 playoff mark in five seasons. The Lions advanced to the NFC championship game in 2023 and earned the NFC's No. 1 seed in 2024. rouesnews.click