Terry Smith wants to give the Penn State football program something to feel good about, but he knows he’s running out of chances.

The team’s interim coach will lead the Nittany Lions (3-5, 0-5 Big Ten) as they try to snap a five-game losing streak against No. 2 Indiana (9-0, 6-0) on Saturday.

With the athletic department currently searching for a new coach, Smith has taken on extra responsibilities. At this point, those include re-recruiting players who chose to don the program’s plaintive white helmets in the first place.

“The reality is no one knows who is going to be here,” Smith said. “When the next head coach is hired, that person could wipe the whole building out. We just try to stay grounded, keep our feet on the ground, and be professionals. The young men in the locker room, the

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