Drew Allar, QB of the future… or now?
Once upon a time in college football, the notion of playing a true freshman or even a redshirt freshman at quarterback was practically unheard of. At least, it was at Penn State. But the game is different today, and young quarterbacks have been getting their chances to dazzle earlier than ever. And given his pedigree coming off the recruiting trail, Drew Allar looks like the kind of player any team would want to get on the field as soon as possible.
This is why things will be interesting at Penn State.
While having an experienced quarterback like Clifford is typically considered a luxury, many Penn State fans feel as though they have seen everything they will see out of Clifford. And that could lead to vocal rumbles for Allar to get on the field if things stumble on offense under Clifford. This is far from an easy position for James Franklin to be in, especially given how much of a players coach he is known and respected to be.
But Allar could be the real deal. The top player in the state of Ohio and one of the top-rated passers in the Class of 2022 looks to have an incredibly bright future in front of him. And if Clifford does struggle or is injured, how soon will Franklin feel comfortable throwing Allar into the mix?