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

Penn State's Losing Streak Continues

Penn State's third straight loss, a 22-21 defeat to Northwestern, has left the program reeling. The loss was compounded by an injury to quarterback Drew Allar, who was carted off the field and will miss the remainder of the season.

The game, which was considered a potential bounce-back opportunity for the Nittany Lions, ended with coach James Franklin standing motionless during the postgame anthem, as the crowd's "Fire Franklin" chants filled the stadium.

What had been considered a bounce-back game for the Nittany Lions ended with quarterback Drew Allar on a cart, stunned coach James Franklin standing motionless during the football program’s postgame anthem, and a 3-3 team desperately searching for answers.

Author's summary: Penn State's season takes a turn for the worse with a third straight loss.

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

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