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James Franklin ‘pleased’ with physical development of QB Drew Allar
By Ethan Stone
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James Franklin told reporters Tuesday that he has been pleased with the physical development of starting QB Drew Allar.
The sophomore QB had a good game against Indiana. His first INT on the season was followed up with a beautiful ball to WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a huge late score. A Nittany Lions safety officially put the game away a few minutes later.
Franklin was asked Tuesday about Allar and how he’s developed from Week 1 until now. Here’s what he had to say:
James Franklin on sophomore QB Drew Allar:
“I’ve been pleased with his development physically, I’ve been pleased with his development mentally. I think we’ve got to do a better job of helping him and making plays for him. He’s got to be more consistent with some things as well.”
— Tyler Donohue (@TDsTake) October 31, 2023
Allar really struggled against Ohio State, but has shined the remainder of this season. He’s sitting at 16 touchdowns and 1 interception with 1,665 passing yards. And while doing so, he’s led Penn State to a strong 7-1 record.
Penn State draws Maryland next at 3:30 p.m. ET from College Park.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.