Drew Allar 'might be the most disrespected quarterback in college football', PFF says: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for May 31 include a ranking of college football’s top quarterbacks rooms, headlines of the day, and more.
It’s time to dive into Friday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with Pro Football Focus’ list of the top 10 quarterback rooms in college football ahead of the 2024 season. Penn State checks in at No. 9.
“Drew Allar might be the most disrespected quarterback in college football, often receiving the blame for the offense’s struggles despite regularly being hamstrung by his environment,” Max Chadwick writes. “Allar’s 86.3 grade was a top-20 mark among FBS quarterbacks, and he ranked second to only Bo Nix in turnover-worthy play rate (1.1%). He’s one of the 10 best signal-callers in the nation right now.
“Allar’s backup, Beau Pribula, posted an impressive 79.8 PFF grade on 142 snaps last season. The Nittany Lions also added true freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer to their quarterback room.
Top 10
- 1
Nico Iamaleava update
Josh Heupel provides latest on Tennessee QB
- 2
Kirk calls out trash throwing
Herbstreit: "Enough is enough, clowns"
- 3
Ole Miss storms field
Celebration starts too early after beating Georgia
- 4
Herbstreit 'retired' from CFP show
College football analyst no longer on Tuesday rankings reveal
- 5
Tour of Oxford
Goalposts visit local landmarks after Georgia upset
Georgia checks in at No. 1 while a pair of Penn State’s Big Ten foes, Oregon (No. 2) and Ohio State (No. 4), also crack the top 10.
The Nittany Lions hired new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki to bring both Allar and the offense as a whole to a better place in 2024. Chadwick’s point is fair that the others on offense, especially the receivers, around the Penn State passer were not always up to snuff. But, neither was the Ohio native in the biggest games of the 2023 season. Unlocking and properly utilizing all of the roster’s talent on offense, regardless of opponent, will be the play callers’ biggest task.
Headlines of the day
This Beaver Stadium tradition will be present in College Football 25 game: Ralph, PennLive
Two 2025 prospects confirm plans to camp at Penn State this Sunday: Snyder, BWI
Grading team fits for Penn State’s 2024 NFL draftees and UDFAs: Hill, Daily Collegian
Inside Lasch: The latest intel on each of Penn State’s expected official visitors this weekend: Snyder, BWI
New revenue streams? Schools eye on-field corporate logos, jersey patches: Prisbell, On3
Penn State kick time updates: West Virginia, Bowling Green games scheduled; Wisconsin and Illinois windows set: Pickel, BWI
Quote of the day
Who is the best cornerback in the NFL? “Me for sure. There are a lot of good DBs in this league. Nobody was doing what I was doing going against WR1s the entire year and locking him down. I don’t care if I am mentioned in there or not because they are going to hear my name eventually.”
