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Penn State’s trust problem runs deeper than its record: Column

nate-mug-10.12.14by: Nate Bauer10/20/25NateBauerBWI
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Oct 18, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions interim head coach Terry Smith enters Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

After another late collapse, Penn State’s issues go beyond execution. Under interim coach Terry Smith, the Nittany Lions face a trust crisis.

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