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Will Matt Campbell get Penn State past the James Franklin era? He’s got some things in his favor.

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For the first time in over a decade, a new face will run out of the gates onto Beaver Stadium. Matt Campbell could be the answer to lead the Nittany Lions back to the College Football Playoff.

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    Will Matt Campbell get Penn State past the James Franklin era? He’s got some things in his favor. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    For the first time in over a decade, a new face will run out of the gates onto Beaver Stadium. Matt Campbell could be the answer to lead the Nittany Lions back to the College Football Playoff.

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