Game week is upon us, folks, as James Franklin met with the media today to wrap up some lingering preseason questions. While Tyler Elsdon edging out Kobe King for the starting middle linebacker spot and Jake Pinegar being named the starting placekicker were notable announcements, the most intriguing piece of info Franklin shared was that true freshman Drew Allar won the backup quarterback job.
Drew Allar is Penn State's backup quarterback fo Week 1 but James Franklin calls it a fluid situation that is not set in stone.
— Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) August 29, 2022
For those that have followed Penn State football closely this offseason, this is quite the surprise.