Trace McSorley Joins Penn State as Assistant Quarterbacks Coach

The former Nittany Lions star quarterback returns to his alma mater to begin a coaching career after a six-year NFL journey.

Trace McSorley, a record-setting quarterback at Penn State from 2016 to 2018, has been hired as the assistant quarterbacks coach for the 2025 season.
McSorley will work alongside current quarterbacks coach Danny O’Brien and head coach James Franklin, who led the team to the College Football Playoff semifinals last season.
During his Penn State playing career, McSorley set school records for passing yards (9,899) and touchdowns (77), though these have since been surpassed.
After being drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, McSorley played for six NFL teams, appearing in nine games with one start before being released in 2024.
At 29, McSorley transitions into coaching, reuniting with Penn State as the team prepares for another competitive season in college football.