Penn State has moved quickly to stabilize its foundation after hiring Matt Campbell , and one of the program’s first major decisions is already generating national attention .

According to insider Jordan Schultz, the Nittany Lions are set to make longtime assistant Terry Smith “ the highest-paid non-coordinator ,” a landmark move that reflects both loyalty and necessity as the program transitions into a new era.

“Sources: Penn State will make Terry Smith the highest-paid non-coordinator in college football. AD Pat Kraft felt it was imperative to retain Smith, who played for the Nittany Lions and has coached there for the last decade-plus,” Schultz posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Smith’s retention is far from a simple formality, and is the result after a season defined by turmoil. P

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