Drew Allar Injury Adds Insult to Penn State's Third Straight Loss
Penn State's third consecutive loss, this time to Northwestern, has left the program reeling. The Nittany Lions' 22-21 loss was marked by the injury of quarterback Drew Allar, who was carted off the field.
The loss has sparked unrest among fans, with chants of "Fire Franklin" echoing through Beaver Stadium. Coach James Franklin was left stunned and motionless during the postgame anthem.
What had been considered a bounce-back game for the Nittany Lions ended with quarterback Drew Allar on a cart, stunned coach James Franklin standing motionless during the football program’s postgame anthem, and a 3-3 team desperately searching for answers.
- Penn State's record now stands at 3-3, with a 0-3 record in the Big Ten.
- This marks the program's first three-game losing streak since October 2021.
- The Nittany Lions have also lost consecutive home games for the first time since 2021.
Coach James Franklin announced that Drew Allar will miss the remainder of the season due to a leg injury, effectively ending the senior quarterback's Penn State career.
Author's summary: Penn State's losing streak continues with a 22-21 loss to Northwestern.