Penn State appears to be closing in on its next defensive coordinator as momentum builds around D’Anton Lynn.

On today’s BWI Live Show, we examine where the process stands, what hurdles remain, and what Lynn would bring to Penn State’s defense if the deal gets finalized.

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New Penn State head coach Matt Campbell took a little longer than expected, but he finally got his defensive coordinator this week. At least, that’s what the reports are as of Tuesday morning. Today on the BWI Live Show, we’ll discuss the team’s pursuit of USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn and what to make of the team’s plans now that Lynn is reportedly going to be the new defensive coordinator. We’ll also discuss the latest movement from the Penn State roster with the portal opening on Friday. Several key players have opted to return, while others have made their intentions to leave known. 

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Penn State closing in on Lynn

With the news that Penn State is nearing a deal for Lynn, it’s time to take a serious look at his defensive style and philosophy. On today’s show, we’ll give you the latest on what’s going on, and we’ll detail what Lynn believes in as a defensive coordinator. We’ll also discuss the roots of his coaching style and what his addition to the Penn State coaching staff means for the personnel and direction of the defensive roster. 

We’ll also outline the key players that Penn State should target in retention now that Lynn is close to a deal with the program. Which players give Lynn what he wants and the most freedom to run a defense he’d like to run? We’ll outline the top six players that Penn State should focus on retaining, if possible, in order to build a competitive defense in year one. 

Portal retention and loss update

Next, we’ll recap what we know so far about the Penn State transfer portal situation. Several players made their intentions known on Monday about whether they would stay or go. We’ll let you know what Keon Wylie, Anthony Ivey, and Cooper Cousins decided this week, and we’ll outline why some of those decisions are so important for the team’s roster building in 2026. 

On3 national reporter Pete Nakos also detailed the players Penn State is interested in pursuing when the portal opens, as well as which players Campbell and his staff are trying to retain. 

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