Connor Barry

Connor Barry (born c. 2004) is an American college football quarterback for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He previously played for the Christopher Newport Captains and Appalachian State Mountaineers.

Early years and high school Barry attended James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. As a left-handed quarterback, he helped lead the team to a 13–2 record and a state runner-up finish during his senior season in 2021. College career Appalachian State (2022) Barry began his collegiate career at Appalachian State as a preferred walk-on. He did not appear in any games during the 2022 season. Christopher Newport (2023–2025) Barry transferred to Christopher Newport University prior to the 2023 season.

In 2023, as a freshman, he appeared in nine games (three starts), completing 42 of 74 passes for 745 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions. He also rushed 49 times for 150 yards and three touchdowns.

Barry became the starting quarterback in 2024. He completed 68% of his passes for 1,947 yards, 15 touchdowns, and two interceptions while rushing for additional scores, helping the Captains to a 7–3 record. He earned first-team All-NJAC honors, NJAC All-Academic recognition, and was named state Quarterback of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Richmond. Barry finished his Christopher Newport career with 5,561 passing yards, 55 passing touchdowns, 596 rushing yards, and 18 rushing touchdowns. He holds multiple school records, including career touchdown passes (55) and passing efficiency (185.2).