Update (8:36 p.m.)— It’s official.
— Beau Pribula (@beauprib) December 16, 2024
A Penn State quarterback is expected to enter the transfer portal, per a report by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.
Beau Pribula, the Pride of York, Pennsylvania, played at Penn State for three seasons, getting his most extensive playing time in 2024.
Penn State backup QB Beau Pribula is expected to enter the transfer portal, sources tell @CBSSports/@247Sports.
6-2, 210-pound dual-threat QB who has accounted for 19 touchdowns the last two years.https://t.co/jdnEqxdeOQ pic.twitter.com/ZSqwFVFWX0
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 16, 2024
In first-year coordinator Andy Kotelnicki’s offense, Pribula was used as a quarterback, running back and receiver.
He appeared in all 12 of Penn State’s regular-season games plus the Big Ten Championship against Oregon Saturday, Dec. 7.
Pribula will have two years of eligibility left wherever he decides to play. In his time at Penn State, he was became a fan favorite.
A separate report by Pete Nakos of On3Sports said that it’s expected Pribula won’t be available for Penn State’s College Football Playoff run.
Beau Pribula is not expected to stick with Penn State through the College Football Playoff, a source tells @On3sports. https://t.co/Sz1OEQUrgb
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 16, 2024
Add Nittany Sports Now as a preferred source in Google! Click here to add us.BEAU’S FINEST HOUR
Beau Pribula rushes for his eventual first half touchdown.
Pribula’s finest hour took place Oct. 26 at Wisconsin.
Starting QB Drew Allar got hurt late in the first half, and with Penn State down 10-7 at the half, somebody needed to step up.
On defense, that guy was Jaylen Reed, whose Pick 6 gave Penn State a lead it wouldn’t lose.
On offense, Pribula was that guy. He went 11-for-13 for 98 yards and a touchdown. The next week, Allar was fine and Pribula went back into his Swiss Army Knife role. But for the second half of that Madison night, Pribula was the man for Penn State. If Pribula wasn’t sharp, who knows if Penn State beats Wisconsin? If Penn State doesn’t beat Wisconsin, it isn’t in the College Football Playoff.
THE GOOD NEWS
Drew Allar during pregame warmups ahead of the Big Ten Championship game.
Pribula not getting a chance to live out his dream as his childhood school’s full-time starting QB is a shame for a few reasons. But the bright side for Penn State is that Pribula apparently entering the transfer portal it could be an indicator that Allar, who has the option to declare for the NFL Draft, will instead be back for 2025. Nothing is official yet.
Penn State has its first-ever College Football Playoff game scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon against SMU on TNT/HBO Max at Beaver Stadium.
