What Matt Campbell Brings to Penn State Football
Penn State appears to be in the final stages of hiring Iowa State’s Matt Campbell as its next head coach.…
Stephen Conneely
Stephen Conneely is a college football writer and analyst with a background in media, finance, and law. A proud Penn State alum, he began his writing career covering the Nittany Lions for Victory Bell Rings before founding The Program Insider, a site dedicated to original college football coverage, recruiting updates, and entertainment features. Stephen specializes in film eval, scheme analysis, and evaluating player traits, using a detail-oriented approach to break down the game beyond the box score. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, he lives in Klein, Texas with his wife and two daughters.
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For Penn State, Sloppiness Changes Everything
Penn State beat Rutgers 40-36, but almost nothing about the night felt encouraging. The win delivered bowl eligibility on paper,…
Penn State Searches for a Statement Finish at Rutgers
College football’s regular-season curtain falls in Piscataway on Saturday, and for Penn State, it is more than a trip to…
Terry Smith’s Final Audition for Penn State as Search Nears End
Penn State’s season ends on Saturday at Rutgers, but ultimately, the most important outcome will not be written on a…
Terry Smith Is Forcing His Way Into Penn States Coaching Search
Penn State looked broken a month ago. Six straight losses, a fired head coach, and a roster that could have…
BREAKING: James Franklin to Virginia Tech as Hokies Bet on a Rebuilder
Sources have confirmed earlier Pete Thamel reports. Penn State needed to move on from James Franklin. That can be true. It…
How Pitt Can Upset No. 9 Notre Dame in the Steel City
College football’s brightest spotlight will shine on Pittsburgh this Saturday. ESPN’s College GameDay is broadcasting from outside Acrisure Stadium for…
Penn State vs Michigan State: Breaking Down the Battle of the Beaten
The Land Grant Trophy isn’t the only thing on the line in East Lansing this weekend. For Penn State and…
Penn State Should Pick Up the Phone for Brian Daboll
Penn State’s coaching search has included plenty of familiar college names. But sometimes the right answer isn’t in the carousel,…
Penn State Needs What Brian Hartline Brings to the Modern Game
Penn State’s coaching search has to be about more than a name. Athletic Director Pat Kraft needs a leader who…
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