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Two popular former Penn State football players have joined the long list of lettermen making an impact in the program. Dan Connor, who already was on James Franklin's staff, and Trace McSorley will be part of Pen State's pursuit of a national championship in 2025.

College Football News / ESPN / February 26

McSorley returning to Penn St. as asst. QB coach

Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley will return to the Nittany Lions as assistant quarterbacks coach, the school announced Wednesday.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / February 26

Trace McSorley returns to Penn State as assistant QB coach

Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley is returning to Happy Valley as assistant quarterbacks coach for the 2025 season. Penn State spread the word on social media on Tuesday.

College Football News / Nittany Central / February 26

Trace McSorley Returns to Penn State: Can He Help Drew Allar Reach the Next Level?

Trace McSorley. Nittany Lions Legend. Number Nine. 9,000 yards. 77 touchdowns. Rose Bowl appearance. Fiesta Bowl win. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens. And now—Penn State’s Assistant Quarterbacks Coach.

College Football News / The Spun / February 25

'Phenomenal' -Kirk Herbstreit A Huge Fan Of Penn State's Newest Coaching Hire

Kirk Herbstreit approves of Penn State football's newest assistant coaching hire. On Tuesday, Penn State announced that former star quarterback Trace McSorley was being added to the staff as an assistant quarterbacks coach.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 3

The Penn State-Ohio State Report Card

STATE COLLEGE | Trace McSorley, the last Penn State quarterback to beat Ohio State, was at Beaver Stadium for the series' latest painful iteration Saturday.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / September 1

SEC QB likened to Nittany Lion icon Trace McSorley in upset of ex-Penn State football DC Brent Pry

Trace McSorley may be done making highlight-reel plays in college football, but his legacy continues to live on in Happy Valley and, apparently, Nashville, Tennessee.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / July 20

Trace McSorley returns to Happy Valley to train with Penn State football QB

One thing that has always been clear regarding Trace McSorley is the fighting spirit that he lives with. The former Penn State football quarterback has always been an underdog and has never let that stop him from achieving his goals.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / June 11

Trace McSorley back in action with Penn State football QBs Drew Allar, Ethan Grunkemeyer

Imagine the joys and emotions of 2016 merging with the present day. That’s what Penn State football fans were able to see in a recent video. Quarterback trainer Brad Maendler, who typically works with Drew Allar and Ethan Grunkemeyer on the field, was back in Happy Valley.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / May 29

Trace McSorley takes stand against ex-Penn State football team doctor at request of James Franklin

Penn State football letterman Trace McSorley testified Tuesday that he took the witness stand in the wrongful termination lawsuit of an ex-Nittany Lions team doctor after being asked by James Franklin.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / May 23

Saquon Barkley, Trace McSorley to testify against ex-Penn State football doctor: report

Two of the biggest Penn State football stars of the James Franklin era are expected to appear in court next week to support their former coach. John Luciew of PennLive reports that Saquon Barkley and Trace McSorley were called by the defense as witnesses on Thursday during the ongoing lawsuit filed by Dr.

College Football News / Nittany Central / May 3

Penn State Football Recruiting: Revisiting 5 Biggest Misses of The James Franklin Era

Penn State Football Recruiting has experienced a boon since head coach James Franklin arrived in Happy Valley in 2014. The Nittany Lions have consistently produced top 20 recruiting classes with Penn State averaging top 15 classes and recruiting two top-10 classes to Penn State in his 10-year tenure, including these five massive recruiting wins.

Former Penn State quarterback, Trace McSorley, signed to Steelers practice squad

On Monday afternoon, a day after Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett suffered a high ankle sprain that required surgery, the Steelers added former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley to their practice squad, per Adam Schefter.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / December 12, 2018

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