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Penn State QB's Season-Ending Injury Casts Doubt on NFL Draft Prospects
12 Oct
Summary
- Penn State quarterback Drew Allar suffers season-ending injury
- Allar was a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft
- Penn State's loss drops them to 0-3 in the Big Ten, jeopardizing coach's job
In a devastating blow to Penn State's football program, quarterback Drew Allar, a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, suffered a season-ending injury in the team's recent loss to Northwestern. The incident occurred late in the fourth quarter, as Allar was hit by two Northwestern defenders while running the ball. He immediately grabbed his ankle and had to be helped off the field.
Penn State coach James Franklin confirmed after the game that Allar is out for the remainder of the season, though the exact nature of the injury has not been disclosed. Allar, a fourth-year player at Penn State, was widely expected to enter the NFL next year, but this setback could jeopardize his draft prospects.
The loss to Northwestern has dropped Penn State to 0-3 in the Big Ten this season, raising questions about Franklin's job security. If the coach is let go, the Penn State job will become one of the most coveted in football, with both college and NFL coaches expected to vie for the position.
