Who Is Penn State's New Interim Head Coach Terry Smith? Everything to Know

Penn State will move forward with not only a new quarterback (redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer) but also an interim head coach who intends to steer the team back in the right direction: Terry Smith. Here's everything college football fans should know about Penn State's new interim head coach.

Penn State’s Terry Smith is the second interim head coach in PSU history. Who was the first?

Terry Smith, a former Penn State wideout and a team captain on the 1991 Lions team, was named interim PSU head coach on Sunday. Smith replaces the fired James Franklin as the program’s leader. Smith, who coached Penn State’s corners at the start of the season, arrived in State College in 2014 to join Franklin’s staff.

Terry Smith says he's willing to do whatever he can to help Penn State win

Terry Smith says he's willing to do whatever he can to help Penn State win in his role as the interim head football coach of the Nittany Lions. Smith, who was named interim head coach of the team on Sunday following the firing of James Franklin, addressed the media on Monday at a press conference alongside athletic director Pat Kraft.
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Who is Terry Smith? What to know about the Penn State football interim coach

When I woke up yesterday morning I had no idea I was going to be the interim head coach of Penn State University. Today I’m super proud to be that,” Smith said during a press conference Monday.

Who is Terry Smith? A closer look at Penn State’s interim head coach and his deep PSU ties

Terry Smith’s job title on Saturday was associate Penn State head coach. He also oversaw the development of the Nittany Lions’ cornerbacks and was heavily involved in the program’s recruiting. By Sunday afternoon,

How can Terry Smith, Penn State football stay alive, thrive now? 4 things to watch vs Iowa

The Penn State football season sits on a precipice after losing its quarterback and head coach. Here's 4 things they must do at Iowa.

Penn State Notebook: Interim head coach Terry Smith receives advice from an old friend

Someone who has been in Terry Smith’s shoes contacted him this week after he was named Penn State’s interim head football coach. Former Nittany Lions defensive coordinator Tom Bradley served as interim coach for the final four games of the 2011 season after Joe Paterno was fired in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

Ethan Grunkemeyer, Penn State's New Quarterback, Shares Update on Drew Allar

Smith, Penn State’s interim head coach, took over for James Franklin, who was fired Sunday after the Nittany Lions lost three straight games. He has just four practices to prepare Penn State for a trip to face the Hawkeyes at a sold-out Kinnick Stadium.

Who is Terry Smith? Meet Penn State interim coach after James Franklin firing

Here's what to know about Penn State interim football coach Terry Smith, who takes over the Nittany Lions after James Franklin was fired:
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