Backup Penn State quarterback from last season Beau Pribula recently went on the show Next Up with Adam Breneman. He discussed his time on the Nittany Lions, as well as why he ultimately decided to transfer out.
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"It all happened really fast, because we just played in the Big Ten Championship with Oregon, and there was zero thought about transferring, like zero," Pribula told Breneman.
"It wasn't until when my family called, which they usually do like once a week. And I remember my family, my brother being like Beau the transfer portal is open right now and this is all going to happen really fast, we really think you should consider transferring."
This conversation Pribula had with his family opened his eyes to the decision of actually leaving the team he had been on for three seasons. He had a few meetings with Penn State's head coach James Franklin and decided that the best option for him was to enter the portal. He did so before the team's first College Football Playoff game against SMU, and instead of his teammates being mad at him for making this decision, they had the complete opposite reaction.
"I went up to them and I was like, guys like I'm transferring, and I have to leave right now. I appreciate you guys for everything just want to say goodbye and everything. They weren't just supportive of me they were excited for me and my future," Pribula told Breneman.
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Pribula as of now has the starting QB job for the Tigers locked up, with the departure of senior Brady Cook. It seems he will finally get a full season to display his talent that she showed off in brief stints for Penn State.
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