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‘Penn State Is Cooked’: College Football Fans Think CFP Team is Finished Amid QB Transfer News

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Nov 11, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks on the sideline during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

No. 6 Penn State is set to host No. 11 SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday at Beaver Stadium in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions will play the contest without a key member of the offense who had scored several touchdowns during the team’s 13 games.

The timing of the transfer overlapping with the college postseason has caused problems with bowl games. Marshall had to back out of their bowl matchup with Army because too many players transferred last week.

Beau Pribula is leaving Penn State

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Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9) rushes up the field Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Oregon Ducks defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 45-37.

On Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reported PSU backup quarterback Beau Pribula is entering the transfer portal and will not play in the CFP.

“Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula is set to enter the transfer portal and leave the team ahead of the College Football Playoff, citing an ‘overlapping CFB playoff and transfer portal timeline.’ Pribula, a redshirt sophomore from York, Pennsylvania, had been a key part of Penn State’s offense throughout the season while playing behind starter Drew Allar,” Rittenberg wrote. “He tied for second on the team in rushing touchdowns with six and was third in both carries (38) and rushing yards (242), giving first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki a unique change-up quarterback.

Pribula, a former four-star recruit out of York, Pennsylvania, went 26-of-35 passing for 275 yards, five touchdowns and one interception in 2024.

Pribula’s decision appears to indicate junior quarterback Drew Allar will return to PSU in 2025.

College football fans react to the timing of Pribula’s decision

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Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) celebrates with Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) and  Nittany Lions offensive lineman Anthony Donkoh (68) after scoring a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, during the NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Fans on social media reacted to Pribula’s decision, with many thinking it would hurt the Nittany Lions in the CFP.

“Yep. Penn state is cooked. He could have waited and then marketed himself as a national champ,” wrote a fan.

“Penn State might be cooked,” wrote another.

“Franklin has lost the locker room,” posted a fan.
“Loser take. Playoffs run way past January enrollment so it’s a timing issue. Also, if he gets hurt, gets absolutely screwed in the portal. It definitely sucks but I understand why he had to go when he did. College Football has to figure out a solution to their broken system,” suggested a fan who understood the timing of Pribula’s decision.
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Oct 5, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
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