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Penn State commit picks up 5th star from 247Sports
By Rolando Rosa
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Prized Penn State quarterback commit Drew Allar has even more acclaim to his name now, as he’s the new No. 1 in the 247Sports’ Top247.
The 6-foot-4, 228-pound Allar, an Ohio native, has now earned his fifth star from 247Sports. Allar is considered to be the nation’s No. 12 overall player, according to 247Sports.
The new No. 1 QB in the Top247 is @PennStateFball commit @AllarDrew 🔥
Allar is one of 11 recruits to earn their 5th star in the updated Top247.
Full QB rankings ➡️ https://t.co/frQS6Jg0Pc pic.twitter.com/oRpi2UZnql
— 247Sports (@247Sports) October 20, 2021
For the Class of 2022, Penn State is ranked third nationally and first in the B1G, according to 247Sports.
No. 7 Penn State hosts Illinois in Week 8. Penn State leads the all-time series 20-5 and is on a three-game winning streak vs. Illinois. Penn State-Illinois is slated for Oct. 23 (12 p.m. EST) and will be televised on ABC.
Penn State is coming off a bye week after losing at Iowa on Oct. 9. Illinois also had a bye last week and was blanked by Wisconsin on Oct. 9.
Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.