Who is Jake Landry and what is his role at Penn State?

Jake Landry is a new offensive analyst at Penn State, joining the staff for the 2026 season.

What did Jake Landry achieve at North Dakota State?

Jake Landry was the offensive coordinator and running backs coach for North Dakota State when they won the national title in 2024.

Which running backs did Jake Landry develop at Iowa State?

At Iowa State, Jake Landry coached Carson Hansen and Abu Sama III.

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Penn State lands offensive analyst from national champ Bison

15 Jan

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Summary

Jake Landry joins Penn State staff as an offensive analyst.
Landry helped North Dakota State win a national title in 2024.
He previously coached at Iowa State, developing top running backs.

Penn State lands offensive analyst from national champ Bison

Penn State has officially added Jake Landry to its staff as an offensive analyst for the 2026 season. This move brings a trusted former Iowa State assistant into the fold, further rounding out the coaching staff's first offseason. Landry's expertise will be instrumental as Penn State aims to reshape its offensive identity.

Landry joins from North Dakota State, where he served as offensive coordinator and running backs coach in 2024, contributing to the Bison's national championship victory. Prior to that, he spent one season at Iowa State, significantly developing running backs Carson Hansen and Abu Sama III. Hansen notably rushed for 950 yards and six touchdowns under Landry's guidance.

With a coaching background spanning various roles and levels, including quarterback development and offensive coordination, Landry brings a wealth of experience. His arrival signals Penn State's commitment to building a strong, experienced staff focused on player development and winning, aiming to make the Nittany Lions' backfield a key strength in 2026.