Penn State is considered Linebacker U for its long history of outstanding linebackers. With Jack Ham in the late 1960s, Shane ...

Penn State’s current group of linebackers is coached by the program’s all-time leader in tackles. Dan Connor produced 419 of ...

Veterans Tony Rojas and Dom DeLuca, along with North Carolina transfer Amare Campbell, are likely at the top of the depth ...

The foundation of any successful linebacker group is a healthy competition, and Coach Dan Connor emphasizes this aspect as a crucial factor in their training. "Everyone’s pushing each other, it’s been ...

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 year. Officially. Penn State is now listing Connor, a standout ...

The Nittany Lions have three veteran linebackers, one of whom played at North Carolina last season. They're looking for more.

When Dan Connor joined the Penn State football coaching staff in 2022, his role as a defensive analyst was limited. He couldn’t be on the field, whether it was during practices or games.

The current Penn State linebackers don’t know much about Connor’s college career. A four-year regular from 2004-07, he still owns the school record with 419 career tackles.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — This is shaping up to be a momentous weekend for Penn State’s Dan Connor. On Saturday, Connor will play his last game at Beaver Stadium when the Nittany Lions cap their ...

On how far along Penn State is in its defensive install: "Over 50%, 60%. I think we've made a lot of progress in a short time, blending new concepts with some of the old concepts that they did.

In the highly competitive realm of college football, team dynamics and player performance can significantly impact a program’s success. This is especially true for Penn State’s linebackers, where ...

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 year. Officially. If you purchase a product or register for an ...