Drew Allar looks to cement his legacy at Penn State in 2025
Allar hasn't exactly been a letdown. Statistically, he's done well. He's approaching 6,000 career passing yards, with over 50 touchdowns and a pretty low turnover rate. He's led Penn State to double-digit wins and a College Football Playoff appearance. That's nothing to shrug off.
But let's be honest — around here, greatness is measured by wins in big games. And while Allar has shown flashes of being elite, he's still missing that one signature moment that etches your name in Beaver Stadium history forever.
This final year is his chance to grab it.
The bar is high. This offense is stacked. Running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen are each back, much to the delight of head coach James Franklin. The O-line is experienced. Tight ends are deep. Wide receivers are quietly underrated. And now, Andy Kotelnicki is running the offense — someone who knows how to put his QB in a position to dominate.
Allar isn't being asked to 'manage' games. He's being asked to take over. To lead 75-yard drives with the clock ticking. To put the team on his back in Columbus. To turn potential into production when it matters most.
That comes with pressure — but Allar's built for it. He's never been the loudest guy in the room, but when it's time to deliver, he's got that calm, commanding presence every top QB needs.
To be remembered as one of the Penn State greats, it's simple: win big games. That means beating Ohio State. That means staying composed on the road. That means getting to Indy and finally breaking through in the Big Ten.
It doesn't mean he has to win the Heisman or throw for 4,500 yards. It just means leading. Making throws when it matters. Being the reason Penn State gets over the hump.
This is the most stable and experienced team Franklin has had in years. That gives Allar the platform — now it's up to him to deliver.
If he can take this team to another playoff run — or even better, a Big Ten title — there's no debate. He'll go down as one of the most important quarterbacks in Penn State history.
But if things fall short again? If the offense stalls or he fades in big moments? People will ask what could've been.
Drew Allar has one last ride in Happy Valley. And what he does with it will define how he's remembered forever.
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