It didn’t look so good coming out of halftime for Penn State in Week 9.
The No. 3 Nittany Lions began the second half of their road matchup against Wisconsin trailing and without starting quarterback Drew Allar. Sophomore backup Beau Pribula replaced Allar under center after Allar suffered an apparent left knee injury late in the second quarter.
Drew Allar came out of the tunnel and began throwing before walking over to James Franklin and talking. He then took his helmet off and talked to his teammates. Looked like he wiped away tears a couple of times. pic.twitter.com/lnlGtCU42M
— Joel Haas (@Joel_Haas1) October 27, 2024
Penn State entered Saturday’s contest as a 6.5-point favorite (-105) at BetMGM. The Nittany Lions trailed 10-7 at halftime but pulled ahead on a 19-yard pick-six by safety Jaylen Reed midway through the third quarter.
Pribula ensured Penn State covered the spread when he there a one-yard touchdown to Khalil Dinkins early in the fourth quarter. Pribula finished the game 11-for-13 with 98 yards.
Allar departed for the locker room at halftime earlier than the rest of the team, and a trainer accompanied him. Ahead of the third quarter, Allar warmed up with a brace on his knee but didn’t return to the game.
Drew Allar headed to the locker room with a limp. pic.twitter.com/AVE35m6pAj
— Dylan Dawson (@PSU_Dylan) October 27, 2024
In early October, Allar was among the betting favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. With a highly-anticipated matchup against No. 4 Ohio State next week, Allar’s status will be something to monitor.
