The Chicago Bears are extending their search for a new head coach (Chicago Bears to Interview Iowa State Coach Matt Campbell for Head), and it is being reported that they will interview the highly touted head coach of Iowa State, Matt Campbell. This is as the Bears seek to revamp their coaching staff following the sacking of Matt Eberflus.
Matt Campbell’s Track Record
Matt Campbell has been the Iowa State Cyclones head coach since 2016 and has quickly established himself as a transformative leader. This season, he guided the Cyclones to an outstanding 11–3 mark, which ended with a Big 12 Championship game appearance and a thrilling win over Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl.
Campbell’s Iowa State record is 64–51, and his Big 12 record is 45–36. During his time there, he led the team to a 9–3 season and a Fiesta Bowl victory in 2020. Campbell is an offensive-minded coach who has maximized players like San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
Before his successful tenure at Iowa State, Campbell worked as the head coach at Toledo from 2014 to 2015 where he had an impressive 35–15 mark and led his team to massive wins in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
Bears look for new leaders
The Bears are seeking a new leader after terminating the contract of Matt Eberflus late last November. He ended his stint with a subpar 14–32 record in three years. The franchise is now searching for a coach who can infuse fresh ideas and a winning mentality into a team that has struggled over the past few seasons.
Given Campbell’s history of turning around struggling programs, he emerges as a compelling candidate for the Bears’ head coaching vacancy. His experience in developing players and fostering competitive teams could be exactly what Chicago needs to return to playoff contention.
Conclusion
As the Chicago Bears prepare to meet with Matt Campbell, fans and analysts will be eagerly watching if he can transfer his collegiate football success into the NFL. The result of this interview will most definitely change the direction of the franchise moving forward.
