Drew Allar Injury: Penn State HC Gives Encouraging Update

Originally posted on Nittany Sports Now | By Joe Smeltzer | Last updated Oct 30, 2024 10:33 PM ET

Penn State fans will be encouraged by Coach James Franklin’s update on QB Drew Allar.

As expected, Franklin didn’t say whether Allar— who didn’t play during the second half of the team’s 28-13 win at Wisconsin this past Saturday night with an apparent knee injury— would or wouldn’t play Saturday against Ohio State.

But Penn State beat reporters saw how Allar looked during Wednesday’s media viewing window into practice and then heard the head coach afterward.

“At this stage, no new information for you guys,” Franklin told reporters after practice. “But so far, so good. Getting both Beau (Pribula) and Drew a ton of reps in practice.”

BEAU KNOWS

MADISON, WI – OCTOBER 26: Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9) runs for a first down why getting tackled by Wisconsin Badgers corner back Nyzier Fourqurean (3) durning a college football game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Wisconsin Badgers on October 26th, 2024 at Barry Alvarez field inside Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire)

If Allar can’t go Saturday, Pribula is the next man up, and based on how Pribula performed in the second half at Wisconsin, Penn State could be a lot worse off. Pribula didn’t just do enough not to hurt Penn State, he was an asset, completing 11 of 13 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. If that’s the real Beau Pribula, Penn State fans could be in for a treat.

WHAT WE SAW AT PRACTICE

MADISON, WI – OCTOBER 26:Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a pass durning a college football game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Wisconsin Badgers on October 26th, 2024 at Barry Alvarez field inside Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. (Photo by Dan Sanger/Icon Sportswire)

Media never gets to see too much at Penn State practice— for obvious reasons— but what we saw of Allar was promising.

If one didn’t know any better, they’d think Allar wasn’t hurt.