This was the line. The movie scene. The moment that saved Penn State’s 2024 run to the College Football Playoff — and might’ve changed Mizzou’s 2025 trajectory.
That’s how Beau Pribula remembers it. The Nittany Lions were No. 3 in the nation. And they were 6-0 entering the game on Saturday, Oct. 26. Road matchup. Longtime rival. Wisconsin.
“Drew (Allar) was having a problem with whatever his injury was,” Pribula said. “And I remember my head coach was like, ‘Drew, can you go?’ And he’s like, ‘Yeah, I think I can.’ Coach is like, ‘No. Beau’s going in.