Drew Allar Injury Adds Insult to Penn State's Third Straight Loss
Penn State's hopes for a bounce-back game ended in disappointment as they lost to Northwestern 22-21, marking their third consecutive loss.
The game took a turn for the worse when quarterback Drew Allar was carted off the field with a leg injury. Coach James Franklin was visibly stunned postgame, and the team's chances of making the College Football Playoff are all but gone.
Restless boos turned to deafening "Fire Franklin" chants at Beaver Stadium on Saturday
- Penn State's record falls to 3-3, with a 0-3 record in the Big Ten.
- Northwestern improves to 4-2, with a 2-1 record in the Big Ten.
- This is Penn State's first three-game losing streak since October 2021.
Coach James Franklin announced that Drew Allar will miss the remainder of the season due to his injury, effectively ending his Penn State career.
Author's summary: Penn State loses third straight game with Allar injured.