The Aces combined for 13 touchdowns this past season, ranking first in the Big Ten and second nationally.
Deion Barnes will immediately assume offensive/defensive analyst and analytics coordinator duties with the promotion.
Matthews is the first player to verbally commit to the Nittany Lions' Class of 2025.
Miles Sanders' two-touchdown day highlighted the performances for Penn Staters during the NFL's Championship Sunday
It's unclear if Iowa will bring along its Music City Bowl trophy.
Without Chris Stoll, Jake Pinegar, and Barney Amor on the roster, the Nittany Lions' special teams unit will look a lot different in the fall.