How did we get here? Breaking down Penn State's current quarterback situation

penn-state-football-quarterbacks-2025 — (From left) Penn State quarterbacks coach Danny O'Brien and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki coach up quarterbacks Ethan Grunkemeyer, Drew Allar, Bekkem Kritza and Jaxon Smolik during practice. (Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Penn State has two fully healthy quarterbacks heading into Columbus to face the nation’s No. 1 team in Ohio State this weekend. How did the Nittany Lions end up in this position?

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