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Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula announced Sunday that he plans to enter the transfer portal just six days before the Nittany Lions start their College Football Playoff run by hosting a first-round game against SMU. Even without considering the timing, Pribula is a major loss for Penn State.
“I want to thank the coaches, my teammates, the fanbase, and everyone else who has supported me along this journey,” Pribula wrote in his transfer announcement. “For the rest of my life, I stand proud as a Penn State graduate and letterman.”
He was arguably the most important backup quarterback left in the College Football Playoff field. Pribula spent the season behind Nittany Lions starter Drew Allar — who announced on Monday his intention to return for the 2025 season — and got the opportunity to play extended minutes when Allar left a game against Wisconsin with an injury late in the first half.
Pribula flashed his potential as a full-time option with 11 completions of 13 attempts for 98 yards and one touchdown. Beyond his role as a key No. 2, though, Pribula often factored heavily into Penn State’s game plan as a change-of-pace quarterback.
Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki tried to optimize Pribula’s athleticism by mixing in packages where he’d enter the game for a read option or an RPO look. Pribula ended the year with 242 yards rushing and four touchdowns and has over 500 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground in his career.
The Nittany Lions liked to move Pribula all over the field and even designed a few plays where both Allar and Pribula would line up. Pribula took snaps at running back, slot wide receiver and outside wide receiver throughout the 2024 season.
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2024-12-16 17:05:00
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