Dan Connor coaching Penn State’s linebackers? The program great did plenty of it in 2024, too
It’s going to be Jim Knowles’ Penn State defense in 2025. And it’s going to be Dan Connor’s Penn State linebacker group this ...
Penn State Football News: Trace McSorley Joins Nittany Lions' Staff
McSorley returns to Happy Valley, and Dan Connor gets an official promotion as James Franklin continues to hire Nittany Lions ...
Penn State updates titles of several key staff members, providing clarity on roles
Trace McSorley and Dan Connor were the big headliners, the former joining Penn State’s staff and the latter taking on an ...
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As Tom Allen exits, former Penn State All-American Dan Connor is already established in linebacker room
"Dan has got a very, very bright future," Penn State head coach James Franklin said during the 2024 season. The 39-year-old Connor returned to Happy Valley in 2022 as a defensive analyst.
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Penn State solidifies all-in approach with hiring DC Jim Knowles from Big Ten rival
Expect Knowles to do the same. Someone else will coach Penn State’s linebackers and in all likelihood, it’s Dan Connor, who has been instrumental during his time as an analyst. Last year ...
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Jim Knowles ready to get to work with returning Penn State assistant coaches
Given that Knowles highlighted him and Knowles was announced without position group responsibilities, Connor appears poised to reprise that role. Much has been made about Penn State's player ...
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Penn State Is 'So Close' to Winning a Title, Jim Knowles Says
Terry Smith, Penn State's associate head coach and cornerbacks coach, has been with Franklin since 2014. Smith, defensive line coach Deion Barnes and de facto linebackers coach Dan Connor ...