Penn State has shifted the focus of its search for a new football coach Thursday to Iowa State’s Matt Campbell, according to multiple reports.

The 46-year-old Campbell has guided the Cyclones to a 72-55 record in 10 seasons, including 50-40 in the Big 12 and 8-4 this season.

The Nittany Lions and director of athletics Pat Kraft have had a prolonged search to replace James Franklin, who Kraft fired on Oct. 12.

They pursued Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer, Texas A&M’s Mike Elko and Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman and made BYU’s Kalani Sitake their top target earlier this week before Sitake decided to stay with the Cougars.

Kraft reportedly also has interviewed former New York Giants coach Brian Daboll, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patrici

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