New Penn State Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell wants to take it slow with the quarterback position. He was officially announced as the head coach Monday.

Smith will lead the Nittany Lions in the Pinstripe Bowl vs. Clemson as Campbell works on building a staff and roster.

Matt Campbell made a strong impression in his first Penn State press conference on Monday. He hit on all the buzzwords — toughness, integrity, etc. — and displayed a realness that many will appreciate.

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During Penn State's eight-week coaching search, former Nittany Lion Matt Millen texted occasionally with Athletic Director Pat Kraft, making suggesting and offering references. When he heard that Kraft had hired Iowa State's Matt Campbell as Penn State's new football coach, Millen sent a congratulatory text.