Overview

• Penn State head coach James Franklin confirmed that quarterback Drew Allar sustained a season-ending injury against Northwestern.
• Pittsburgh sent scouts to Allar’s game for a third straight week, underscoring sustained interest before the injury news.
• Steelers evaluators also attended Texas–Oklahoma for the third time to see Arch Manning and John Mateer, with Mateer returning from a hand injury.
• Analysts note Allar’s draft timetable is now uncertain, though some reporting suggests a typical ankle injury could allow full offseason participation if recovery goes as expected.
• With Allar and Manning viewed as sliding based on performance, Mateer is drawing increased attention as teams recalibrate early 2026 quarterback rankings.