Penn State, Allar and Drew

James Franklin, Drew Allar can change Penn State's big game failure against Boise State
Embrace it, and then change it.  “There are things that Drew and I can talk about, that maybe no one else can,” James Franklin says.  Like Franklin’s 3-19 record against top 10 teams as Penn State’s coach.
Penn State's polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning games
Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it's usually a backhanded compliment. They say he's a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn't try to do too much. They mention he might not be flashy,
QB Drew Allar puts criticism behind him, leads Penn State into Fiesta Bowl
The biggest criticism of Allar — and really Penn State as a whole during the 11-year James Franklin era — is that he isn’t capable of winning the big games. He’s 0-2 against rival Ohio State and threw a late interception against Oregon in the Big Ten title game earlier this month, which sealed the Ducks’ 45-37 victory.
Drew Allar on dealing with criticism at Penn State and, specifically, critics of him
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar scrambles from an SMU defender during the first quarter on Dec. 21, 2024. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] Joe Hermitt | [email protected]
Penn State's Drew Allar Looks for More Consistent Production in the Fiesta Bowl
Drew Allar’s College Football Playoff debut wasn’t the best game of his Penn State football career. It also wasn’t his worst But in the end, the Nittany Lions’ punishing run game, combined with a pair of pick-sixes, was more than enough for Penn State to defeat SMU 38-10 and take its first step toward a National Championship.
Penn State's x-factor for Fiesta Bowl vs. Boise State, and it's not Drew Allar
Penn State football needs more than the arm of Drew Allar to beat Boise State. Why this offensive weapon is the x-factor for Fiesta Bowl.
Penn State QB Drew Allar to Return for Senior Season Amid Pribula Transfer
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar informed the team that he plans to return for his senior season in 2025. ESPN's Pete Thamel first reported the news.
Why Quarterback Drew Allar Is Returning to Penn State in 2025
Allar discussed his decision to return for the 2025 season before the Nittany Lions' host SMU in the College Football Playoff.
Penn State’s Drew Allar says he will return for his senior year in 2025
Drew Allar spent the last month or so considering whether to return to Penn State for his senior year. He had many conversations with his parents, Kevin and Dawn, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin and his agents with CAA. Allar made his decision in the last few days and made it public Monday when he announced that he will be back in 2025.
Penn State football | Polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning games
Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it’s usually a backhanded compliment. They say he’s a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn’t
Boise State’s fatal flaws Penn State must exploit in Fiesta Bowl
Penn State football heads into the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State, playing its best football of the year. Head coach James Franklin’s team posted a dominant win over SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

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Penn State football's Drew Allar: Why he will be the Nittany Lions' quarterback in 2025
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