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Penn State QB Drew Allar done for rest of 2025 after injury vs. Northwestern
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Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar was forced to leave the 22-21 Week 7 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats early after taking a hard hit late in the fourth quarter. After being carted off the field from the sideline, the program has already ruled his status for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
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Reports indicate that Allar, who is 21 years old, will not return to the lineup for the rest of the season , according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Head coach James Franklin didn't reveal the exact injury the senior quarterback suffered in his leg, but did announce he will not be returning.
"Penn State QB Drew Allar suffered a season-ending injury today, HC James Franklin announced."
Allar took a hard hit that had him seemingly sandwiched between two Northwestern defenders. After the play, the Penn State quarterback immediately reached for his leg . Drew Allar did limp off the field at first, but was eventually carted off from the sidelines.
During the postgame press conference, Franklin confirmed the news with media members. The Penn State head coach claimed that he spoke with Allar about the situation before making the announcement.
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"So, Drew will be done for the year," said Franklin… "I do not release that information until I clear it with the kid and the family. I talked to Drew, but I had not heard back from the family before I came in here."
Drew Allar effectively ends his season with 1,100 passing yards and eight touchdowns while owning a 64.7% completion percentage. Allar also threw three interceptions through six games played. Penn State will more than likely turn to Ethan Grunkemeyer at quarterback. However, it's possible Jaxon Smolik sees some playing time too.
The loss to Northwestern is third consecutive loss for Penn State . James Franklin and the Nittany Lions will try to get back on track in Week 8 when they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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