PSU’s Season Shaken as Drew Allar Suffers Season-Ending Leg Injury in Loss to Northwestern
Penn State University faces a significant challenge as quarterback Drew Allar will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a severe leg injury. This injury occurred during their narrow 22-21 defeat against Northwestern on Saturday.
Drew Allar’s Injury Details
The incident took place in the fourth quarter when Allar was tackled while trying to secure a first down. Medics carted him off the field as Penn State was trailing by just one point at the moment of his exit. Following his departure, the team failed to convert on a crucial fourth down. Northwestern managed to run down the clock, sealing the victory.
Performance Before Injury
In the game, Allar completed 13 of 20 passes for 137 yards, recording one interception. He also rushed for 25 yards and scored a touchdown on six attempts.
Career Overview
Allar is in his fourth year with the Nittany Lions. He recently decided to return for the 2025 season instead of entering the NFL draft. Throughout his career, he has completed 63.1% of his throws, totaling 7,265 yards with 61 touchdowns and 12 interceptions across 44 games.
Looking Ahead
With a current record of 3-3, Penn State will need to regroup without their starting quarterback. The team plans to utilize Ethan Grunkemeyer as the new signal-caller moving forward. Additionally, Allar’s injury poses potential complications for his pre-draft preparations, even as he is projected to be selected as the No. 19 overall pick in upcoming mock drafts.
