Drew Allar injury update: James Franklin explains second-half absence vs. Wisconsin

Even though Penn State took care of business on Saturday, they suffered a major injury scare when quarterback Drew Allar had to leave the game. Following the game, head coach James Franklin said he doesn’t have enough medical information yet, but that Allar wasn’t mobile enough to return.

Franklin said he felt bad for telling NBC at halftime that Allar would return, but learned after warmups he was a no-go.

Asked about Drew Allar, James Franklin said he doesn’t have enough medical information yet but that Allar wasn’t mobile enough to return.

He said he feels bad for telling NBC at halftime that Allar would return, but learned after warmups he was a no-go.

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More information on Drew Allar injury on Saturday

The quarterback came out of halftime wearing a brace on his left knee and attempted to warm up and stay in the game. However, he was ultimately unable and backup Beau Pribula led the offense out to begin the third quarter.

“He came out with a knee brace looking like he was gonna give it a go and then you just saw, shook his head no,” NBC analyst Noah Eagle said. “Frustrated and everybody just trying to make sure they’re on the same page. It does not look like Allar’s gonna continue in this game.”

Allar was a solid 14-of-18 passing for 148 yards and a touchdown in the first half. He connected with running back Nick Singleton, who made a one-handed grab for the Nittany Lions’ only score of the game thus far.

On the season, Allar had 1,492 yards and 11 touchdowns to four interceptions entering Saturday night’s contest. Pribula has made appearances in five games so far this season to go 7-of-10 passing for 102 yards and two touchdowns to one interception. He also has rushed for another 105 yards and a score.

Luckily for Allar, Penn State was able to pull out the win on Saturday night, taking care of Wisconsin 28-13. Beau Pribula completed 11 of 13 passes for 98 yards, while tossing in one touchdown with no interceptions. PSU also rolled up 173 rushing yards on the ground to go along with one touchdown.

Penn State outscored Wisconsin by 14 points in the fourth quarter to pull away for the win. The Nittany Lions now sit at 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten Conference. Wisconsin dropped to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the Big Ten Conference.

On3’s Chandler Vessels also contributed to this article.