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By: Jeric Yurkanin | Agape Sports Staff

The roar of the crowd. The clash of helmets. The weight of expectation. Scranton quarterback Brody Coyle doesn’t just survive in the middle of it—he thrives. Under the Friday night lights, he’s not just another kid in a Silver-and-red jersey. He’s the next chapter in a football family that already means something in NEPA. With his father’s legacy looming large, Brody is proving he can write his own story, one snap at a time.

It almost feels like destiny. From the moment he could grip a football, it seemed inevitable: Brody Coyle was going to be a quarterback. But destiny alone doesn’t complete passes, lead huddles, or win games. That part—the grind, the pressure, the spotlight—Brody has embraced on his own.

The First Two Weeks:

Scranton’s season didn’t start the way they wanted. In Week 1 against Pocono Mountain West, the Knights fell 39–19. But Brody showed why he’s the heartbeat of the offense. He threw the ball 35 times, completing 18 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 33 yards on the ground. The stat line spoke volumes: even in a loss, he fought until the final whistle.

That performance set the tone. One week later against Wyoming Valley West, Brody didn’t need volume—he needed efficiency. And he delivered. He went 5-of-8 for 111 yards and a touchdown, guiding the Knights to a rebound win. Two weeks, two very different scripts. But both games revealed the same truth: Brody adapts, competes, and leads.

Following in His Father’s Footsteps:

The Coyle name already carries weight around Lackawanna County. Brody’s father, John, was a standout quarterback at Riverside before taking his talents to Kutztown in the early ’90s. This was before Hudl highlights and social media clips, yet people still talk about John’s arm strength and poise in the pocket. That kind of reputation doesn’t disappear.

“I feel like I’m following in his footsteps while also trying to carve out my own path,” Brody said.

And that’s the balance. The younger Coyle isn’t copying his dad—he’s carrying the torch into a new era. Different times, different competition, different challenges. And with the Knights facing some of the state’s biggest programs every postseason, Brody knows his role is bigger than the numbers on a stat sheet.

“One of my first big memories was going to a Scranton game and throwing on the sidelines with him before kickoff,” he recalled.

Calm Under Fire:

Ask anyone who’s watched Brody play, and they’ll tell you the same thing: he doesn’t rattle. Whether it’s airing it out for 262 yards in a shootout loss or managing a controlled offense in a bounce-back win, he adjusts to the moment. His arm strength and poise are obvious, but what stands out more is his leadership.

“My dad gives me advice every day—whether it’s about football or just life in general,” Brody said. “He was my QB coach growing up and still is to this day. Before every game, he reminds me: ‘You already did the hard part in the offseason—now playing is the fun part.’ Seeing how hard he worked makes me want to push myself even harder.”

Writing the Next Chapter:

For the Coyles, football has never been just a sport—it’s a legacy. John made his mark in the ’90s. Brody is making his now. And years from today, kids in Scranton might tell stories of his Friday night drives the same way people still talk about his father’s.

But Brody doesn’t get caught up in comparison. He’s focused on moments—the Bell Game under the lights, the roar of the student section after a touchdown, the bonds in the locker room. “I gave everything I had the second I stepped between the white lines,” he says, and that’s how he wants to be remembered.

This season, Scranton’s No. 1 has the Knights chasing something bigger—touchdowns, championships, and respect across the state. And if the first two weeks are any indication, Brody Coyle is ready for the spotlight.

As for the future? Brody dreams of one day suiting up for his dad’s alma mater, Kutztown University. Could it happen? Absolutely. But football—like life—has its twists and turns. For now, his focus is on writing this chapter with the Knights, one snap at a time.