Terry Smith’s Quiet Power at Penn State | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

When Matt Campbell took over at Penn State, his first call wasn’t to a flashy name—it was to Terry Smith, the cornerbacks coach who quietly became the glue holding the program together after James Franklin’s departure. Campbell, who’d long admired Smith’s integrity and player development from his Toledo days, saw firsthand how Smith stabilized the team, leading them to a surprising seven-win season and a bowl victory. Players and former stars rallied behind Smith, demanding he stay—and Campbell made it clear: keeping Smith was non-negotiable. Now, Smith holds a bigger role as associate head coach, deeply involved in key decisions, proving he’s not just a coach, but the cornerstone of Penn State’s new direction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/261c1ac557576e17