As interim coach Terry Smith did his on-field interview, several players clustered behind him holding signs that read, "Hire Terry Smith." Moments earlier, Smith walked to midfield to shake hands with Matt Rhule -- the coach who gave him his first FBS opportunity at Temple more than a decade ago.

Smith honored the late Penn State head coach by wearing a button commemorating Paterno's 409 career victories.

Player support, on-field momentum and a looming formal interview are pushing Terry Smith closer to Penn State’s full-time job.

Terry Smith’s popularity has grown to the point where he can’t even go get his car washed in State College any longer without being recognized. It’s clear there are many that hope the interim tag is dropped and he is named the next head coach to lead Penn State football.

For PennLive’s Bob Flounders and Max Ralph, the true story of Penn State’s final home game of the year is that of interim head coach Terry Smith.

Former Penn State quarterback Michael Robinson backs Smith's candidacy to become the Nittany Lions' next head coach.

Penn State defeated Nebraska 37-10, continuing a late-season resurgence under interim coach Terry Smith. Fans and players showed strong support for Smith, who has led the team since James Franklin was fired. Running back Kaytron Allen set a school rushing record during the dominant performance against Nebraska.

Penn State thoroughly dominated Nebraska from start to finish during Saturday night’s Senior Day celebrations. The Nittany Lions gave interim head coach Terry Smith his second win at the helm, 37-10,