Drew Allar, 2024: Game by Game

[Calabrin]

Opponent -- comp/att (%), yds, TD/INT

@Wvu -- 11/17 (65%), 216, 3/0
vsBG -- 13/20 (65%), 204, 2/1
vsKeSt -- 17/21 (81%), 309, 3/0
vsILL -- 15/21 (71%), 135, 0/0
vsUCLA -- 17/24 (71%), 237, 1/0
@USC -- 30/43 (70%), 391, 2/3
@Wisc -- 14/18 (78%), 148, 1/0
vsOSU -- 12/20 (60%), 146, 0/1
vsWU -- 20/28 (71%), 220, 1/0
@Pur -- 17/19 (89%), 247, 3/0
@Minn -- 21/28 (75%), 244, 1/0
vsMD -- 17/26 (65%), 171, 1/0
--
vsORE -- 20/39 (51%), 226, 3/2
vsSMU -- 13/22 (59%), 127, 0/0
vsBoSt -- 13/25 (52%), 171, 3/0
vsND -- 12/23 (52%), 135, 0/1

When we analyze these numbers, several things probably jump out: Drew's two best games were against Penn State's (by far!) two weakest opponents.

His worst regular season performance was against Penn State's toughest, and many would say "only decent" opponent of the regular season.

To some extent, this is not surprising. We expect players to perform better against weaker opposition, and to have a more difficult time against stronger opponents. That's simple logic.

Where I think we start to see an alarming trend is after the regular season -- and yes, I'm including the B1G CG because that's a game only two teams get to play, so it's not really part of the regular season schedule.

Against the opponents in the post-season, Drew never breaks 60% passing efficiency, and his "best" numbers come against PSU's weakest (by far) post-season opponent.

Yet against even, or maybe slightly better opposition, Drew is basically drowning out there, completing barely half his attempts.

Also, of the 8 picks Drew threw this season, HALF of them came in the playoffs + the OSU game.

Again, SOME of this we can write off because of tougher competition. But to see a starting QB at a blue blood program, a 5-star recruit shrivel like this in the face of "big game" pressure again, and again, and again to the point where it's flat out predictable, does suggest a deeper issue.

My question to the Nittany Lion faithful is: did any of us really believe Drew was going to have a good game against Ohio State? Against Oregon? Against Notre Dame? And if so... WHY did you think that? Upon what evidence were you drawing to hold such a belief?

We can also say, "Well, Drew doesn't have any good WRs," but I think we all know that's a cop out that doesn't hold as much water as we'd like.

Most of us know full well if we go back and look at the tape, there are going to be guys open. The alternative is to believe that Penn State has the worst wide receivers in college football (because every other team has receivers that can and do get open).

I want to know: if this trend continues next season, at what point is it reasonable to write off Drew Allar as a bust?

There are some who probably want to say, "right now. He's already a bust."

But he's going to be out starter in 2025, so I prefer to hold out hope (for now) that something will click, and he'll be awesome next year. Maybe we'll have a good WR, even! Although, we won't have Tyler Warren, so maybe it doesn't matter.

Also, what do we think Drew's problem is? I know his mechanics are terrible. I've said so all season. But WHY are his mechanics terrible 16 games into a season where he played 95% of all meaningful snaps, and in his second year as the starter? Why can't he step into his throws properly? Why does he panic in the face of blitz pressure? Why is his decision making so awful (he constantly forces throws into tight coverage where it's not necessary to do so simply because 'that's the play that was called').

Is it because this is his talent ceiling, and he's simply not good? Or is it because the coaches don't know how to cultivate his talent the way we've consistently seen programs like USC, and Alabama, and Michigan, and Ohio State, and Georgia do?

Thoughts?

 

[MacNit]

Opponent -- comp/att (%), yds, TD/INT

@Wvu -- 11/17 (65%), 216, 3/0
vsBG -- 13/20 (65%), 204, 2/1
vsKeSt -- 17/21 (81%), 309, 3/0
vsILL -- 15/21 (71%), 135, 0/0
vsUCLA -- 17/24 (71%), 237, 1/0
@USC -- 30/43 (70%), 391, 2/3
@Wisc -- 14/18 (78%), 148, 1/0
vsOSU -- 12/20 (60%), 146, 0/1
vsWU -- 20/28 (71%), 220, 1/0
@Pur -- 17/19 (89%), 247, 3/0
@Minn -- 21/28 (75%), 244, 1/0
vsMD -- 17/26 (65%), 171, 1/0
--
vsORE -- 20/39 (51%), 226, 3/2
vsSMU -- 13/22 (59%), 127, 0/0
vsBoSt -- 13/25 (52%), 171, 3/0
vsND -- 12/23 (52%), 135, 0/1

When we analyze these numbers, several things probably jump out: Drew's two best games were against Penn State's (by far!) two weakest opponents.

His worst regular season performance was against Penn State's toughest, and many would say "only decent" opponent of the regular season.

To some extent, this is not surprising. We expect players to perform better against weaker opposition, and to have a more difficult time against stronger opponents. That's simple logic.

Where I think we start to see an alarming trend is after the regular season -- and yes, I'm including the B1G CG because that's a game only two teams get to play, so it's not really part of the regular season schedule.

Against the opponents in the post-season, Drew never breaks 60% passing efficiency, and his "best" numbers come against PSU's weakest (by far) post-season opponent.

Yet against even, or maybe slightly better opposition, Drew is basically drowning out there, completing barely half his attempts.

Also, of the 8 picks Drew threw this season, HALF of them came in the playoffs + the OSU game.

Again, SOME of this we can write off because of tougher competition. But to see a starting QB at a blue blood program, a 5-star recruit shrivel like this in the face of "big game" pressure again, and again, and again to the point where it's flat out predictable, does suggest a deeper issue.

My question to the Nittany Lion faithful is: did any of us really believe Drew was going to have a good game against Ohio State? Against Oregon? Against Notre Dame? And if so... WHY did you think that? Upon what evidence were you drawing to hold such a belief?

We can also say, "Well, Drew doesn't have any good WRs," but I think we all know that's a cop out that doesn't hold as much water as we'd like.

Most of us know full well if we go back and look at the tape, there are going to be guys open. The alternative is to believe that Penn State has the worst wide receivers in college football (because every other team has receivers that can and do get open).

I want to know: if this trend continues next season, at what point is it reasonable to write off Drew Allar as a bust?

There are some who probably want to say, "right now. He's already a bust."

But he's going to be out starter in 2025, so I prefer to hold out hope (for now) that something will click, and he'll be awesome next year. Maybe we'll have a good WR, even! Although, we won't have Tyler Warren, so maybe it doesn't matter.

Also, what do we think Drew's problem is? I know his mechanics are terrible. I've said so all season. But WHY are his mechanics terrible 16 games into a season where he played 95% of all meaningful snaps, and in his second year as the starter? Why can't he step into his throws properly? Why does he panic in the face of blitz pressure? Why is his decision making so awful (he constantly forces throws into tight coverage where it's not necessary to do so simply because 'that's the play that was called').

Is it because this is his talent ceiling, and he's simply not good? Or is it because the coaches don't know how to cultivate his talent the way we've consistently seen programs like USC, and Alabama, and Michigan, and Ohio State, and Georgia do?

Thoughts?

Drew had zero at WR. But the myth of his ability is greatly exaggerated. And he does not have the ‘it’ factor.

 

[rudedude]

Opponent -- comp/att (%), yds, TD/INT

@Wvu -- 11/17 (65%), 216, 3/0
vsBG -- 13/20 (65%), 204, 2/1
vsKeSt -- 17/21 (81%), 309, 3/0
vsILL -- 15/21 (71%), 135, 0/0
vsUCLA -- 17/24 (71%), 237, 1/0
@USC -- 30/43 (70%), 391, 2/3
@Wisc -- 14/18 (78%), 148, 1/0
vsOSU -- 12/20 (60%), 146, 0/1
vsWU -- 20/28 (71%), 220, 1/0
@Pur -- 17/19 (89%), 247, 3/0
@Minn -- 21/28 (75%), 244, 1/0
vsMD -- 17/26 (65%), 171, 1/0
--
vsORE -- 20/39 (51%), 226, 3/2
vsSMU -- 13/22 (59%), 127, 0/0
vsBoSt -- 13/25 (52%), 171, 3/0
vsND -- 12/23 (52%), 135, 0/1

When we analyze these numbers, several things probably jump out: Drew's two best games were against Penn State's (by far!) two weakest opponents.

His worst regular season performance was against Penn State's toughest, and many would say "only decent" opponent of the regular season.

To some extent, this is not surprising. We expect players to perform better against weaker opposition, and to have a more difficult time against stronger opponents. That's simple logic.

Where I think we start to see an alarming trend is after the regular season -- and yes, I'm including the B1G CG because that's a game only two teams get to play, so it's not really part of the regular season schedule.

Against the opponents in the post-season, Drew never breaks 60% passing efficiency, and his "best" numbers come against PSU's weakest (by far) post-season opponent.

Yet against even, or maybe slightly better opposition, Drew is basically drowning out there, completing barely half his attempts.

Also, of the 8 picks Drew threw this season, HALF of them came in the playoffs + the OSU game.

Again, SOME of this we can write off because of tougher competition. But to see a starting QB at a blue blood program, a 5-star recruit shrivel like this in the face of "big game" pressure again, and again, and again to the point where it's flat out predictable, does suggest a deeper issue.

My question to the Nittany Lion faithful is: did any of us really believe Drew was going to have a good game against Ohio State? Against Oregon? Against Notre Dame? And if so... WHY did you think that? Upon what evidence were you drawing to hold such a belief?

We can also say, "Well, Drew doesn't have any good WRs," but I think we all know that's a cop out that doesn't hold as much water as we'd like.

Most of us know full well if we go back and look at the tape, there are going to be guys open. The alternative is to believe that Penn State has the worst wide receivers in college football (because every other team has receivers that can and do get open).

I want to know: if this trend continues next season, at what point is it reasonable to write off Drew Allar as a bust?

There are some who probably want to say, "right now. He's already a bust."

But he's going to be out starter in 2025, so I prefer to hold out hope (for now) that something will click, and he'll be awesome next year. Maybe we'll have a good WR, even! Although, we won't have Tyler Warren, so maybe it doesn't matter.

Also, what do we think Drew's problem is? I know his mechanics are terrible. I've said so all season. But WHY are his mechanics terrible 16 games into a season where he played 95% of all meaningful snaps, and in his second year as the starter? Why can't he step into his throws properly? Why does he panic in the face of blitz pressure? Why is his decision making so awful (he constantly forces throws into tight coverage where it's not necessary to do so simply because 'that's the play that was called').

Is it because this is his talent ceiling, and he's simply not good? Or is it because the coaches don't know how to cultivate his talent the way we've consistently seen programs like USC, and Alabama, and Michigan, and Ohio State, and Georgia do?

Thoughts?

Million dollar arm with a head full of doubt is what we have at QB. That game by game chart tells it all.

 

[PSUAXE70]

Million dollar arm with a head full of doubt is what we have at QB. That game by game chart tells it all.

Sean Clifford would have won that game last night. He never had Allar’s arm but he played well enough, avoided big mistakes, and was a ferocious competitor. Allar looks frightened to me at times, especially in the biggest games.

 

[CyphaPSU]

Parts of my point came up in T.Frank’s post-game show, so I won’t take all the credit. At this point we have enough data to say that it is Allar’s nature to play in a manner that tries to avoid making mistakes. He has not yet developed a way to turn on the intensity and urgency when the moment calls for it because it goes against his natural predisposition. In the biggest moments against the biggest competition, it’s like he is trying to ratchet it up to meet the moment and lead his team down field, but that’s when those very mistakes he is otherwise pretty good at avoiding come out.

This mentality side of the game is where he needs to develop the most this off-season. He has shown tangible improvements each season and I do expect him to make progress in this area as a senior next season.

 

[NittanyBuff]

Sean Clifford would have won that game last night. He never had Allar’s arm but he played well enough, avoided big mistakes, and was a ferocious competitor. Allar looks frightened to me at times, especially in the biggest games.

Clifford definitely had more to work with as well, not sure how a school like PSU can be this bad at receiver.

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

Sean Clifford would have won that game last night. He never had Allar’s arm but he played well enough, avoided big mistakes, and was a ferocious competitor. Allar looks frightened to me at times, especially in the biggest games.

This is what I was talking to friends after the game last night. John Schaffer was not a world talent QB. He would even be considered very pedestrian in today's football world. But he had that factor on winning games, even against teams like a Miami and their world best defense. He didn't have flashy numbers, he knew how to manage a game, kept mistakes to a minimum and didn't take huge risks and it paid off big.

 

[lemonears]

Opponent -- comp/att (%), yds, TD/INT

@Wvu -- 11/17 (65%), 216, 3/0
vsBG -- 13/20 (65%), 204, 2/1
vsKeSt -- 17/21 (81%), 309, 3/0
vsILL -- 15/21 (71%), 135, 0/0
vsUCLA -- 17/24 (71%), 237, 1/0
@USC -- 30/43 (70%), 391, 2/3
@Wisc -- 14/18 (78%), 148, 1/0
vsOSU -- 12/20 (60%), 146, 0/1
vsWU -- 20/28 (71%), 220, 1/0
@Pur -- 17/19 (89%), 247, 3/0
@Minn -- 21/28 (75%), 244, 1/0
vsMD -- 17/26 (65%), 171, 1/0
--
vsORE -- 20/39 (51%), 226, 3/2
vsSMU -- 13/22 (59%), 127, 0/0
vsBoSt -- 13/25 (52%), 171, 3/0
vsND -- 12/23 (52%), 135, 0/1

When we analyze these numbers, several things probably jump out: Drew's two best games were against Penn State's (by far!) two weakest opponents.

His worst regular season performance was against Penn State's toughest, and many would say "only decent" opponent of the regular season.

To some extent, this is not surprising. We expect players to perform better against weaker opposition, and to have a more difficult time against stronger opponents. That's simple logic.

Where I think we start to see an alarming trend is after the regular season -- and yes, I'm including the B1G CG because that's a game only two teams get to play, so it's not really part of the regular season schedule.

Against the opponents in the post-season, Drew never breaks 60% passing efficiency, and his "best" numbers come against PSU's weakest (by far) post-season opponent.

Yet against even, or maybe slightly better opposition, Drew is basically drowning out there, completing barely half his attempts.

Also, of the 8 picks Drew threw this season, HALF of them came in the playoffs + the OSU game.

Again, SOME of this we can write off because of tougher competition. But to see a starting QB at a blue blood program, a 5-star recruit shrivel like this in the face of "big game" pressure again, and again, and again to the point where it's flat out predictable, does suggest a deeper issue.

My question to the Nittany Lion faithful is: did any of us really believe Drew was going to have a good game against Ohio State? Against Oregon? Against Notre Dame? And if so... WHY did you think that? Upon what evidence were you drawing to hold such a belief?

We can also say, "Well, Drew doesn't have any good WRs," but I think we all know that's a cop out that doesn't hold as much water as we'd like.

Most of us know full well if we go back and look at the tape, there are going to be guys open. The alternative is to believe that Penn State has the worst wide receivers in college football (because every other team has receivers that can and do get open).

I want to know: if this trend continues next season, at what point is it reasonable to write off Drew Allar as a bust?

There are some who probably want to say, "right now. He's already a bust."

But he's going to be out starter in 2025, so I prefer to hold out hope (for now) that something will click, and he'll be awesome next year. Maybe we'll have a good WR, even! Although, we won't have Tyler Warren, so maybe it doesn't matter.

Also, what do we think Drew's problem is? I know his mechanics are terrible. I've said so all season. But WHY are his mechanics terrible 16 games into a season where he played 95% of all meaningful snaps, and in his second year as the starter? Why can't he step into his throws properly? Why does he panic in the face of blitz pressure? Why is his decision making so awful (he constantly forces throws into tight coverage where it's not necessary to do so simply because 'that's the play that was called').

Is it because this is his talent ceiling, and he's simply not good? Or is it because the coaches don't know how to cultivate his talent the way we've consistently seen programs like USC, and Alabama, and Michigan, and Ohio State, and Georgia do?

Thoughts?

I won't be shocked when Allar enters the portal before spring practice if Franklin doesn't get some decent receivers. Allar wants to play at the next level. He can't showcase his talents with Division 3-level wide receivers.

 

[leinbacker]

I won't be shocked when Allar enters the portal before spring practice if Franklin doesn't get some decent receivers. Allar wants to play at the next level. He can't showcase his talents with Division 3-level wide receivers.

land when he continues to throw into double coverage and tries to force the ball and gets picked off. Does his NFL stock rise?

 

[PSU Mike]

Data certainly tell a story. I feel that Drew brought as much in terms of stringing drives together with his legs as he did with consistent passing.

 

[Bwifan]

2 big problems were exposed in the playoffs.... Allar struggles against quality opponents. He didn't have to be great last night just good and completely the bed. From picks to missed receivers, even some completions were not thrown on the money or leading the receiver.
2nd problem is PSU WR has almost zero talent and skill to play at the CFP level. They are average against mediocre opponents but against teams with talent at CB the can be singled up and not worry about being beat deep. I am surprised the PSU WR room has fallen this far. I watched a lot WR play last night there was literally no separation almost all game. Shame that was PSU game to win last night. Unfortunately they QB had a really bad game and their WR were exposed. Not that it matters to me as if OSU keeps playing the level they are right now be thankful it probably would have been PSU being beat 42-7 next week not ND.

* NOTE and EDIT: IMHO Beau would have been a nice change of pace last night. The portal has screwed many teams and PSU was a victim of it. I guess as some are saying that college football is now becoming the NFL is true.... (Yes I am still a little salty this morning that was a game PSU should have won but congrats to ND)

 

[84lion]

Under Franklin's tenure, it appears that the "hot prospect" QBs tend to start strong and then "regress," through the season, and then throughout their careers. That seems odd to me, given that Franklin was a college QB.
That said, I like Allar, but he needs to work on his composure, especially against stiffer competition. He tries too hard to make big throws and tends to throw too many bad ones. Don't forget that the ND QB threw a couple INTs as well. Nobody is perfect, and Allar doesn't have a solid WR stable to work with.
This, to me, is what keeps Penn State from becoming "elite." We always seem to be missing a piece or two on the playing board. Warren covered up a lot of the WR deficiencies, as did the RBs (Allen and Singleton really impressed me last night, Singleton especially with his first TD run - he refused to go down until he got in). At least the OL seems to be "fixed," and the D is solid, when they're not being held all game.
I will be rooting hard for ND against OSU (assuming they thrash Texas) so that the ND coach can be the first A-A coach to win a national championship - and that monkey can be off Franklin's back. This team has too much emotional and mental baggage - IMO, it starts with the HC.

 

[lemonears]

land when he continues to throw into double coverage and tries to force the ball and gets picked off. Does his NFL stock rise?

If next season he plays poorly then he will never play in the NFL. I'm thinking that he has enough innate talent that he has a chance to be good. Especially if he has a couple of decent receivers who can get open and catch the ball. Without decent receivers even Patrick Mahomes won't look good.

 

[FTLPSU]

Sean Clifford would have won that game last night. He never had Allar’s arm but he played well enough, avoided big mistakes, and was a ferocious competitor. Allar looks frightened to me at times, especially in the biggest games.

U can tell how he runs... He starts to lean way before he needs to.. Thus I believe his field awareness isn't that good and lacks confidence in this area of the game.

 

[JVP_Yahweh]

Seems he comes up a little short according to the stats. At the same time did anyone really think Drew was gonna put the team on his back on carry them the entire season? He's far more of a game manager type than a guy that can do that.

Looking forward to another season with Drew. Schedule is very easy next season. They should be #1 or #2 at worst coming into the playoffs

 

[Nitt1300]

He's better than Hack was, but he's not a guy who can carry a team. I think people overvalue "stars" and undervalue intangibles like mental toughness.

 

[PSUwolf]

Million dollar arm with a head full of doubt is what we have at QB. That game by game chart tells it all.

Hate doing this as I really like the kid, but yea, he seems to panic in big games and critical situations. Hope this changes next year

 

[troutrus]

reminds me of C Wentz. Lots of physical attributes, but a head case. seems the game moves too fast for him.

 

[Grass]

It's so hard to really access him due to how bad the WR room is. Thank God for Warren and the other TE/RB's. It makes all the more frustrating that AK didn't run the ball more. For some reason top WR's don't want to play at PSU and I don't want to hear the NIL excuse. They weren't coming here before NIL either. O$U's WR room is 6-7 deep for crying out loud.

 

[Corner Room Breakfast]

It's so hard to really access him due to how bad the WR room is. Thank God for Warren and the other TE/RB's. It makes all the more frustrating that AK didn't run the ball more. For some reason top WR's don't want to play at PSU and I don't want to hear the NIL excuse. They weren't coming here before NIL either. O$U's WR room is 6-7 deep for crying out loud.

I can't understand that either, you would think they could pick up a good receiver from at least a good to fair power 5 team.
The Rose Bowl team vs. USC '16' i believe, had the wide outs, but a weak o-line, now it's a strong o-line and weak wide outs.

ND and OSU patched up their needs with good qb's, OSU also picked up Downs, and Judkins, noticeable difference makers.

PSU has all the makings to return to the playoffs next year , some holes have to be filled with quality replacements, but loyalty
has been a road block at PSU for a long, long, time.

 

[ChandlerPearce58]

Opponent -- comp/att (%), yds, TD/INT

@Wvu -- 11/17 (65%), 216, 3/0
vsBG -- 13/20 (65%), 204, 2/1
vsKeSt -- 17/21 (81%), 309, 3/0
vsILL -- 15/21 (71%), 135, 0/0
vsUCLA -- 17/24 (71%), 237, 1/0
@USC -- 30/43 (70%), 391, 2/3
@Wisc -- 14/18 (78%), 148, 1/0
vsOSU -- 12/20 (60%), 146, 0/1
vsWU -- 20/28 (71%), 220, 1/0
@Pur -- 17/19 (89%), 247, 3/0
@Minn -- 21/28 (75%), 244, 1/0
vsMD -- 17/26 (65%), 171, 1/0
--
vsORE -- 20/39 (51%), 226, 3/2
vsSMU -- 13/22 (59%), 127, 0/0
vsBoSt -- 13/25 (52%), 171, 3/0
vsND -- 12/23 (52%), 135, 0/1

When we analyze these numbers, several things probably jump out: Drew's two best games were against Penn State's (by far!) two weakest opponents.

His worst regular season performance was against Penn State's toughest, and many would say "only decent" opponent of the regular season.

To some extent, this is not surprising. We expect players to perform better against weaker opposition, and to have a more difficult time against stronger opponents. That's simple logic.

Where I think we start to see an alarming trend is after the regular season -- and yes, I'm including the B1G CG because that's a game only two teams get to play, so it's not really part of the regular season schedule.

Against the opponents in the post-season, Drew never breaks 60% passing efficiency, and his "best" numbers come against PSU's weakest (by far) post-season opponent.

Yet against even, or maybe slightly better opposition, Drew is basically drowning out there, completing barely half his attempts.

Also, of the 8 picks Drew threw this season, HALF of them came in the playoffs + the OSU game.

Again, SOME of this we can write off because of tougher competition. But to see a starting QB at a blue blood program, a 5-star recruit shrivel like this in the face of "big game" pressure again, and again, and again to the point where it's flat out predictable, does suggest a deeper issue.

My question to the Nittany Lion faithful is: did any of us really believe Drew was going to have a good game against Ohio State? Against Oregon? Against Notre Dame? And if so... WHY did you think that? Upon what evidence were you drawing to hold such a belief?

We can also say, "Well, Drew doesn't have any good WRs," but I think we all know that's a cop out that doesn't hold as much water as we'd like.

Most of us know full well if we go back and look at the tape, there are going to be guys open. The alternative is to believe that Penn State has the worst wide receivers in college football (because every other team has receivers that can and do get open).

I want to know: if this trend continues next season, at what point is it reasonable to write off Drew Allar as a bust?

There are some who probably want to say, "right now. He's already a bust."

But he's going to be out starter in 2025, so I prefer to hold out hope (for now) that something will click, and he'll be awesome next year. Maybe we'll have a good WR, even! Although, we won't have Tyler Warren, so maybe it doesn't matter.

Also, what do we think Drew's problem is? I know his mechanics are terrible. I've said so all season. But WHY are his mechanics terrible 16 games into a season where he played 95% of all meaningful snaps, and in his second year as the starter? Why can't he step into his throws properly? Why does he panic in the face of blitz pressure? Why is his decision making so awful (he constantly forces throws into tight coverage where it's not necessary to do so simply because 'that's the play that was called').

Is it because this is his talent ceiling, and he's simply not good? Or is it because the coaches don't know how to cultivate his talent the way we've consistently seen programs like USC, and Alabama, and Michigan, and Ohio State, and Georgia do?

Thoughts?

I keep feeling we are seeing Christian Hackenberg 2.0. All we hear is Drew can make all the throws...he just can't complete them. I wonder how good Hackenberg, Clifford, Allar, Levis, Stevens may have been if CJF would employ an excellent QB coach?

 

[Keyser Soze 16802]

Morelli 2.0

 

[soparklion]

It's so hard to really access him due to how bad the WR room is. Thank God for Warren and the other TE/RB's. It makes all the more frustrating that AK didn't run the ball more. For some reason top WR's don't want to play at PSU and I don't want to hear the NIL excuse. They weren't coming here before NIL either. O$U's WR room is 6-7 deep for crying out loud.

Agreed. The passing game is to have WRs clear out some DBs to hit A TE or RB in space. That's independent of who is at QB.

Some of Allar's best TD passes were vs Oregon.