Smith's takeover as interim head coach spoke volumes to the team and to the state of Pennsylvania.
Penn State football assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach Terry Smith was named as one of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association's Hall of Fame coaches. Seven coaches were inducted as the PSFCA's class of 2026.
The PSFCA made its announcement on Feb. 2. The press release stated that the group of seven coaches represent "decades of excellence, leadership, and a profound commitment to the development of student-athletes across the Commonwealth.