In three games last year against OSU, Oregon and Notre Dame, Drew Allar completed 54 percent of his passes for 507 with three touchdowns and four interceptions. The Nittany Lions lost all three.
Allar, 6-5, 234 from Medina, Ohio, is a third-year starter and a former five-star prospect. He's projected to be picked in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
That's not conclusive. The NFL is notorious for falling in love with tall, big-armed guys who play erratically. There's a long list. While Allar has the look and the measurables, Dante Moore is the quarterback in this game with elite arm talent and the makeup to thrive in a pressure atmosphere.