For starters: Because he is close to graduating, Allar, like a handful of other senior teammates, is able to take just one or two classes this semester, according to NCAA rules, Franklin said. That gives the respected team leader even more time to focus and prepare on his team's most hyped season in three decades.

Penn State football has Drew Allar leading the nation's No. 2 ranked team. Here are bold predictions for the QB.

Penn State star quarterback Drew Allar is expected to be among college football's highest-paid players for the 2025 season.