AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - Penn State has hired Iowa State’s Matt Campbell as its next head football coach, ESPN reported Friday.

ESPN reports that Penn State is finalizing an 8-year deal with Campbell.

Both met in Iowa Thursday night to work on an agreement, with some steps left in the process, according to ESPN’s sources .

Campbell holds Iowa State University’s record for the most wins.

Penn State fired coach James Franklin on October 12.

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