Drew Allar injury adds insult to Penn State’s third straight loss, this time to Northwestern

Drew Allar Injury Adds Insult to Penn State's Third Straight Loss

Penn State's hopes of a bounce-back game were dashed as they lost to Northwestern 22-21, with quarterback Drew Allar suffering a season-ending leg injury.

The loss marked the Nittany Lions' third straight defeat, leaving them with a 3-3 record and all but out of College Football Playoff contention.

Restless boos turned to deafening "Fire Franklin" chants at Beaver Stadium on Saturday

Coach James Franklin was left stunned and motionless during the postgame anthem, as the team desperately searches for answers.

Drew Allar's Penn State career is now over, with the senior quarterback set to miss the remainder of the season.

Author's summary: Penn State loses third straight game with Allar injured.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Inquirer — 2025-10-12