The Penn State Nittany Lions are looking to get over the hump in the Big Ten, and Drew Allar’s profile details why he could be the QB to help them do just that.
When Does Drew Allar and the Penn State Nittany Lions Play in Week 7?
Penn State will face USC at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 12, looking to snap the Trojans’ three-game win streak in the young series.
A victory would mean more than bragging rights — it would propel the Nittany Lions to a flawless 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big Ten play, positioning them as serious contenders in the conference race.
Penn State QB Drew Allar Stats, Height, Weight, Profile Details
Allar, at a listed 6’5″ and 238 pounds, has used his tools to devasting effect in new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki’s scheme through five games this season:
- Completions: 73
- Attempts: 103
- Completion Rate: 70.9%
- Yards: 1,101
- TDs: 9
- INTs: 1
Allar is only in his third season in Happy Valley, but he has already generated 4,076 passing yards, 38 TDs, and just three INTs.
Drew Allar 247, High School Recruiting Profile
Three years, back-to-back state regional final appearances, and numerous school and county records — career passing yards (9,103), career passing TDs (98), season passing yards (4,444), and season passing TDs (48) — later, and Allar was all the talk coming out of Medina High School in Ohio.
He received invites to the 2022 All-American Bowl and the Elite 11 and several player-of-the-year awards as a senior, propelling him to a five-star recruit and the No. 1 QB prospect status by 247Sports and On3.
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Allar’s first scholarship offer came as a sophomore (Central Michigan), but his first Power Five offer came from Pitt entering his junior year, and the floodgates opened after the season. Although Notre Dame, Tennessee, Louisville, Indiana, Washington, Texas A&M, Michigan, Eastern Michigan (his father’s Alma Mater), and many more sought his services, Allar announced his commitment to Penn State.
Despite a late offer from Ohio State, Allar remained loyal to the Nittany Lions and enrolled early in Jan. 2022.
Who Does Allar’s Play Compare To?
Fans have thrown out plenty of player comparisons for Allar over the last two years, but one stands out: Carson Wentz.
They share similar statures, athletic builds, and powerful arms, as well as similar play styles. Neither will run over defenses or serve as the full-field vision point guard of some smaller passers.
Of course, Wentz was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Don’t expect Allar to go as high, but he certainly has the tools and pedigree NFL franchises covet early.
How Long Has Drew Allar Been Penn State’s Starter?
Allar is only in his second year as Penn State’s full-time starter. He was named the backup his true freshman season but made his debut in the opener, completing two passes for 26 yards when starter Sean Clifford left the game with a knee injury.
Allar came off the bench in nine games in 2022, completing 35 of 60 passes for 344 yards and four TDs while also adding 52 yards and a score on the ground. But 2023 was his year.
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At 6’5″ and 230+ pounds with all the tools a QB coach could dream of, expectations were high. The Ohio native responded with an FBS record of 311 passing attempts without an INT, a 10-2 regular season, and a Peach Bowl berth.
Yet, Penn State’s losses came against Big Ten bluebloods Ohio State and Michigan, highlighting the program’s inability to finish atop the conference.
Still, Allar played extremely well for a first-year starter, completing nearly 60% of his passes for 2,631 yards, 25 TDs, and two INTs. His TD:INT ratio of 12.5:1 was second only to Oregon’s Bo Nix (15:1), and his 176 points responsible for were second most in the Big Ten.
Drew Allar Penn State Highlights
Drew Allar going through two options before finding an open receiver. Impressive. Big season ahead for him. pic.twitter.com/A2Af2MNhuj
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) April 24, 2023
Beautiful throw with accuracy and ball placement from Drew Allar. Good day so far, 8/13 199 yards & 3 tds. Love to see it pic.twitter.com/fkgpSZMilY
— Full-Time Dame 💰 (@DP_NFL) August 31, 2024
This dime from Drew Allar is perfection! pic.twitter.com/XbJdZfp336
— Full-Time Dame 💰 (@DP_NFL) September 7, 2024
Drew Allar NIL Net Worth
While there is no governing body for NIL in college sports — contracts do not need to be released — On3 gives Allar a valuation of $1.4 million, an impressive figure for a second-year starter.
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Allar’s reported NIL deals include the following:
- Frosted Flakes
- Exit 56 Publications
- Bose
- Urban Outfitters
Where Is Drew Allar Being Selected In 2025 NFL Mock Drafts?
In a wide-open QB race, Allar has gone as high as Round 1 and as low as Round 3 in recent 2025 NFL Mock Drafts.
Allar wasn’t selected in the latest CFN Mock Draft, but he currently ranks as the QB7 and the No. 71 overall prospect on the College Football Mock Draft Simulator.
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