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. Media does not see contact or live periods during its typical midweek viewing window, but he was seen doing basic throwing and jogging this week.

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.”

Penn State’s offense has turned around this season with the addition of offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, who has the Nittany Lions ranked No. 13 in the nation in total offense averaging 463.7 yards per game. Allar has benefited too, piecing together his best season yet at Penn State and averaging 10 yards per pass.

No. 3 Penn State hosts No. 4 Ohio State on Saturday at Noon ET on FOX. The Buckeyes have won seven straight against the Nittany Lions, the longest winning streak for either team since they started playing annually in 1993.