After a few years as a starter, it’s reasonable to assert that Drew Allar has not met expectations as a Nittany Lion. He hasn’t been outright bad, but he hasn’t fully met the expectations of his five-star rating from high school. However, with a underwhelming quarterback class in the next draft, scouts are turning their attention to Allar,
The Penn State Nittany Lions advanced to the College Football Playoff Semifinals following a victory over Boise State. It isn’t due to Allar, but he is performing well enough to secure a victory. Given that he is only 20 years old, numerous scouts believe Allar represents a top developmental talent for the next level.
Drew Allar’s Curriculum Vitae
In his previous three matches, Allar has passed for 524 yards and six touchdowns while only throwing two interceptions. Those figures may not stand out immediately, but they are slightly under the average for his career. During his two years as a starter, he has accumulated a total of 5,823 yards, 49 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He also ran for another 495 yards and scored ten touchdowns.
Therefore, for a player who has been viewed as “underwhelming,” Allar has achieved considerable success in his early career. The largest criticism of Allar, and indeed Penn State overall, is their erratic performance in crucial matches. The Nittany Lions seldom experience blowout losses against elite opponents, but they also infrequently defeat them.
During the regular season, Penn State contended with two ranked teams, Ohio State and Illinois. Allar posted unremarkable statistics in those two matches. Versus the Buckeyes, Allar went 12/20 for 146 yards with an interception, and against the Fighting Illini, he completed 15/21 for 135 yards. Thus, Drew Allar’s recent achievements against strong teams are a fairly recent development. But will his recent performance lead to Allar being selected in the 2025 draft?
Remaining or Departing
On December 16th, Allar declared his intention to return to Penn State for his final season. Currently, there’s no sign that anything will change, at least from Allar. However, his latest performances indicate that he ought to rethink his choice.
Although Allar has expressed his desire to come back, we won’t receive any further updates until Penn State’s season concludes. However, it appears that James Franklin and the Nittany Lions are anticipating their young star’s return, considering their backup Beau Pribula committed to the Missouri Tigers in December. However, given the number of teams in the NFL needing a QB, Allar will face a decision, as there is increasing speculation that he might be the first choice.
On January 9, Penn State faces Notre Dame for an opportunity to compete in the National Championship. Notre Dame boasts one of the best defenses in college football; if Allar maintains his strong performance, he could lead many rankings.
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