Drew Allar recognizes that preparing to make a run in the expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff is a little different than playing a one-off bowl game. The Penn State Nittany Lions got their first taste of action against SMU,

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.

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 could be the top quarterback in the 2026 NFL draft after announcing his intent to return to Penn State in 2025.

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 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 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.

Allar discussed his decision to return for the 2025 season before the Nittany Lions' host SMU in the College Football Playoff.

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

And here's the thing about Penn State since Allar stepped under center: The Nittany Lions have won games. A lot of them. Sometimes that's hard to remember considering the lukewarm reception he often gets from fans.