Drew Allar's Costly Interception Ends Penn State's Playoff Run

The sophomore quarterback reflects on his late-game mistake in a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Drew Allar threw a critical interception with 33 seconds remaining, leading to Notre Dame's game-winning field goal in the Orange Bowl.
The quarterback struggled throughout the game, completing only 12 of 23 passes for 135 yards and failing to connect with any wide receivers.
Penn State's offense faltered on third downs, converting just 3 of 11 attempts, while Notre Dame succeeded on 11 of 17 opportunities.
Allar described his performance as 'not good enough' but emphasized his commitment to learning and improving for the 2025 season.
Coach James Franklin and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki expressed support for Allar, highlighting his growth and potential despite the disappointing loss.