Four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone has signed with Penn State, expressing his strong support for Terry Smith to be named the permanent head coach. Falzone also credits Trace McSorley for influencing his decision to join the Nittany Lions.
Published: Dec. 03, 2025, 5:47 p.m.But the four-star prospect eventually signed with the Nittany Lions’ program after previously showing strong interest in Virginia Tech and Auburn.He discussed Smith’s impact in a video posted by Mark Wogenrich, the published of Penn State on SI.
“I try to figure out the head coach position. I’m very hopeful it’s coach Smith. He’s a great guy and I think he can lead the team. He’s won the heart of my family, but he’s won the hearts of all the players there.Nazareth High QB Peyton Falzone, who signed with Penn State today, said he hopes Terry Smith gets the permanent job.Falzone continued: “I hope the guy but if it’s not, you know, I’m ready to just go play as hard as I can for whatever coach comes in. “They’re going to get a quarterback who’s going to do whatever it takes to win. Whether it’s run the ball 30 times or throw the ball downfield. You know, we’re going to get the ‘W’.” In a separate video posted on social media by D11sports.com, Falzone credited Penn State assistant quarterbacks coach Trace McSorley, PSU’s quarterback on its 2016 Big Ten title team, for his role in Falzone’s decision to sign with the Lions.“I mean, I’m a Pennsylvania kid. It’s close to home, not too close, easy to come out and have my family support me there. “I like the coaching staff out there. I like coach Smith a lot, I really like him. I like coach McSorley, as well.”We go 1-on-1 with Peyton Falzone and his parents as he prepares to head to Happy Valley and play for
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