Campbell was born in Massillon , Ohio . Rick , his father , coached football at Massillon Jackson High School . Matt played football at rival Massillon Perry , which won three conference championships while he was on the team . Campbell initially attended the University of Pittsburgh on a scholarship in 1998 , but transferred to the University of Mount Union after a year . At Mount Union Campbell played on the defensive line between 1999 -- 2002 . At Mount Union Campbell played for head coach Larry Kehres , whose teams won three Division III championships during Campbell 's career . Campbell himself was twice named to the College Football All - America Team and named Ohio Athletic Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year .

Question: where did iowa state football coach come from
Answer: Massillon , Ohio