Drew Allar injury update: Latest on Penn State quarterback’s status

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar is expected to play Saturday against Ohio State, multiple sources told On3. The junior injured his left leg against Wisconsin last weekend, missing the second half of the win.

Allar has been tracking to play all week, participating in practice and sharing snaps with Beau Pribula. The backup quarterback is expected to be part of the game plan against the Buckeyes. Through seven games, Allar has completed 71.3% of his passes for 1,640 yards and 12 touchdowns to help Penn State to a 7-0 record.

On3’s BlueWhite Illustrated has also heard from sources that Drew Allar is expected to play against the Buckeyes.

Coming in as Allar’s backup against Wisconsin, Pribula was 11 of 13 for 98 for a touchdown while rushing for 28 yards on six carries. He has mostly been used in the running game this season, rushing for 133 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown.

“Game-time decisions,” Penn State head coach James Franklin said Wednesday. “But so far, so good, and getting both Beau and Drew a ton of reps in practice.”

No. 3 Penn State hosts No. 4 Ohio State on Saturday at Noon ET on FOX.

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