Drew Allar on his game-changing interception & James Franklin speaks on offensive 3rd down troubles

[@tonychandley1309]

OSU fan here.Respect to coach Franklin. Dab these players up and hug them at the end. It's a rough ass time right now. Oh we been here before believe that. Thanks for the help of carrying the BIG 10 this far.

[@pamountains2]

As a PSU fan go get it all. Represent the Big 10

[@AM-jg9ic]

Nice of you to say

[@mozizsupposes]

As a Michigan fan, I hope Texas (really still a big 12 team) wins it all. Drew missed a lot of throws throughout the game. PSU needs a new head coach.

[@poundtrader1414]

@@pamountains2 Not a Penn fan, they say james can't win big games but every game in these playoffs are big games, I wound't fire Jmes after this lost

[@Trplxsports]

Well i am a texas fan too but know way thaey can beat ohio. ​@mozizsupposes

[@FoxholeIndustries]

I’m an Irish fan and this is brutal to watch. Feel so bad for this kid. As a dad it breaks my heart to watch him have to deal with that mistake.

[@kearlanventures]

Yeah man. I can’t put this all on Drew. Tryna make a play. Staff HAS TO coach him up there with a “don’t make a dangerous play. If it’s not there, throw it away!” Staff has to take blame here too. Feel for the guy but he’ll bounce back…

[@billystixxz9768]

What ? What about the rest of the team, in the locker room crying their eyes out, especially the seniors..

[@kearlanventures]

@@billystixxz9768 feel bad for all of them. Staff let them down. Buckeye staff did this vs TTUN. Feel for all the players. But I don’t blame Drew alone. Nope. Too much of a track record here for let Franklin off the hook…

[@TonyG-nv2km]

@@FoxholeIndustries I agree. I didn’t have a horse in this race, but you hate to see it. In terms of it being a huge mistake, what is lost in all of this is the fact that the kid from ND made an unbelievable catch. Allar shouldn’t have thrown the ball, but it wasn’t like it was right to him. In the vast majority of cases a DB probably doesn’t make that catch.

[@John-fq5nt]

This adversity is what makes people stronger

[@ttran626]

I like the composure from drew Allan. Emotional time and he handled himself well.

[@Jan6thsurvivor]

He never panics under pressure, totally agree. Always on point and never makes poor decisions under duress

[@Willie_McBride]

Man, as a ND fan, I’m ecstatic about the win… but it was excruciating to watch Allar sit up there & take the questions about throwing that pick. He handled it very well, but man it was tough to watch him.

[@Irishgirl-m1h]

Tough loss for Allar but he faced the questions like a man. You have a bright future, young man.

[@silvertiger1324]

Yeah, but moments before the camera caught Allar on the bench watching his defense give up the tying td to ND. His response was someone disgusted with his own teammates like he was better than them. After that I felt no pity for the playa.😎

[@rambln_man]

He's a pussy. Always cries when he bungles a game away. Not even close to being nfl ready

[@acruzro95]

He fckd up badly. Just get the 3rd and long even if he completes that impossible pass they far as hell from getting the winning field goal

[@mikethompson6098]

Tough to watch? He's a grown man and they are getting paid real money now no more amateur rules Fallas. He was horrible his whole career for the most part except he had a dominant team around him but anytime they play similar or better Talent they lose. Stop with excuses

[@mikegee248]

Drew Allar throwing the ball at someone’s feet that’s like every one of his throws right?

[@perserverance333]

ND has so many key players out too, plus 2 interceptions.

[@bnegs521]

Aller played poorly the ENTIRE game actually. The interception he threw was the icing on the cake.

[@PennStateOnTop]

Bro it’s a kid chill tf out don’t know what your problem is

[@thisguy8373]

Same did Leonard to a point, tbh lol. And I'm a Irish fan. Was a good game, don't take away from that

[@thisguy8373]

​@@PennStateOnTopit's a learning curve, he's in college, he can handle it or learn to, if he wants to go pro man..😂

[@PennStateOnTop]

@@thisguy8373 yes Ik but for this guy to be cheering on his downfall is wrong

[@ericlandis1805]

weird flex, did you see a receiver open last night?? trick question, noone saw a penn state receiver open last night

[@Nigaleto]

The Franklin& Aller combination is so clutch 😂

[@bryanpbrowning8620]

Yea came in sooooo clutch against Notre Dame didn't they 🤣

[@tomrockhill8634]

I said before the game that I trusted Leonard and Freeman over Allar and Franklin 💯😂

[@retrocny5625]

It was a mind boggling decision by Allar. The dig route he threw to was well covered. The DB was pretty much running the route for the receiver, and Drew threw it anyway. The only way he could've made it work is if he short-armed the throw(db was on receiver's outside hip) and let his receiver come back to the ball and sort of box out the DB and hope he catches it or it's just an incompletion, but he threw the ball to him like it was a wide open play and credit has to go to that corner, because he made a hell of a play to pick that ball off with the diving snag. Allar sort of has garnered a reputation for making good decisions over this season and not making those kinds of throws, the announcers had commented on that point of fact multiple times throughout the game. That's why I couldn't believe he threw it lol. I get it, big moment, intense pressure... some guys are made for it and some guys aren't, and this is still just a kid who's not even old enough to drink. The reality is, Allar played pretty poorly the entire game, the interception at the end that sealed it was just the capstone of a bad night for him. Hate it for him, it's a heartbreaker because Penn State had every right to win this game, I don't know why they didn't stick with what had got them there which was the running game between their 2 backs(ND had no real good answers for it)... had plenty of time to run the clock down and potentially have your FG attempt be the last play of the game. Unfortunately for Drew, this one is gonna stick with him for the rest of his life.

[@CalebJohnson-k2q]

Bro, Disney is calling with you typing out a whole movie script

[@propERganda1976]

He should’ve thrown that inside dig to #2…it was there…

[@jpa145]

It was an awful decision that basically gave Notre dame a chance to take the lead. Absolutely terrible decision.

[@SebastianTheGreat]

Penn State is basically the Dallas Cowboys of FBS football

[@rebboy17]

U just might be on to something

[@WannaBeBass11]

No that's the vols for sure.

[@blackie1of4]

As a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan living in central Pennsylvania.. I say the same thing every year! Penn State always has a good season.. and I'm thankful for the performance these young guys put together! Saturday football games are something to look forward to.. I enjoy college football games more than the NFL! Even going into Beaver Stadium.. it's a different atmosphere ❤

[@WannaBeBass11]

@SebastianTheGreat the cowboys don't get to the semi finals of the playoffs. The fans talk like they have been undefeated forever. Thats a perfect description of the vols and cowboys

[@gavinsheridan4680]

@@blackie1of4 Dude, you’re a cowboys fan in central PA ? I mean, have you heard of the Steelers?

[@mbaris79]

Allar gifted the game to ND. No other way of explaining it.

[@stephengernenz8217]

When your wide receiver group does not catch one single pass and you do not win the game... there is no gifting.

[@christophermiller4637]

@@stephengernenz8217nearly every ball Allar threw wasn’t even remotely close to the wide receivers.

[@AlfredoEClark]

Yeap, that just about sums it all up.

[@stephengernenz8217]

@@christophermiller4637 what's your point? Are you saying that ND defense had nothing to do with his performance? You do realize that freeman was an excellent DC before he took the HC job and also that they have one of the best DC coordinators in ncaa that has NFL experience. ND is a solid defensive team, one of the best in the country. Oh, also Mike Denbrock is one of the best OC in the country so that means he can read defenses really well. ND has one of the best defenses in college football so when an opposing team doesn't perform good against them, you guys blame your team like ND had nothing to do with it. "Oh PSU just lost because we threw an INT" or "PSU just gifted ND the win". Goodness, just stop. ND has a stout and solid defense that causes teams to underperform.

[@RoLPeace]

​@@stephengernenz8217Notre Dame gets a ton of credit but Penn State receiver core is not very good. Notre Dame just kept up the physicality and it worked.

[@awquinlaful]

Hate Penn State with a passion, but the hurt on Allar's face is hard to watch. Respect to him for even going out there and answering questions.

[@bryanpbrowning8620]

Meanwhile I'm relishing his tear filled face 🤣

[@smoothoperator7023]

@@bryanpbrowning8620🤭🥹

[@niss2142]

I don't think he a choice. Win or lose, the media was going to interview him, right? And what about the hurt for all the other players? I would be pissed at him if I were on the team. This could have gone into OT. Allar had to know that much. He stuck basically the entire game he you really want to be honest. On their last TD drive, the coaches didn't even trust him to throw another pass after he was saved from the penalty. The game announcers made that point too.

[@damonbigsbyschannel7948]

That weak ass bracket penn st had the easiest path to the championship ? Come on be real yall played smu and boise st and if it wasn't for the bs pass interference call notre dame would've won by 10

[@MR-xb5yl]

Time after time after time there is a James Franklin press conference explaining failures vs good teams. 0-3 this year vs the big boys, but they beat who they were supposed to and that’s it, ND is no SMU or Boise

[@raybowles8587]

These 2 teams were so evenly matched, it is a shame one of them had to loose. Both QB's didn't play their best. But isn't that how sports is...some days you play well, some you don't. You just try to play thru it when you're not on top of your game. How come I get a feeling Drew Allar will take this and make himself even better. This was the best game yet in the playoffs.

[@aakuster]

Yea, it's a shame both couldn’t lose. Stinkers.

[@commonabond]

I don't know why you're getting that feeling when he played like trash against Michigan, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Ohio State, and now ND and played like he did last night

[@343Films]

​@@commonabondfr Drew Aller cost yall that game last night, and it's really not even up for debate. Even our walk-on qb at Michigan, Davis Warren, makes that short TD pass to singleton.

[@Rez949]

Allar absolutely crumbled under pressure the entire game. He has a lot of growing up to do if he wants to have a shot at the next level. The rest of the team showed up.

[@tpp5151]

The wide receivers didn't have a single catch that's not all on Allar. He could have been a lot better but it literally takes 2 people to complete a pass

[@215rodsquad2]

He’s a brat

[@cag19549]

Newsflash. He's still a kid. Maybe you didn't notice this isn't the NFL.

[@cag19549]

​@215rodsquad2 the kid took it like a man at that news conference. He also accepted responsibility for the throw after the two checks. I bet this is more than you would or could ever do.

[@acruzro95]

​@@cag19549dude even if nobody in the comments section can ever play as well as him, that doesn't negate that fact that he had a poor game. A kid is 12 years old 10 years old 5 years old. Not 22. He is grown. At 16 we had people going to war. I move to the US at age 16 on my own . Bro lost a football game playing bad. He better get used to this criticism. What makes him great is the criticism not the participation trophy. That's why he is a champion. Because he doesn't have your clown mindset. You don't need to baby him. Athletes don't like to be babied. You are clearly not an athlete we enjoy criticism when is warranted we are our biggest critic

[@Benzy-d3u]

Franklin is 4-20 against teams ranked in the top 10 since he's been the head coach at Penn State.

[@J-PROGRAMMER]

Who are the 24 top 10 teams Penn State has played during the last 11 years?

[@Benzy-d3u]

Notre Dame tonight, Ohio State a bunch of times, Michigan for sure, and you can Google the rest.

[@J-PROGRAMMER]

@@Benzy-d3uYour response shows you don’t know what the f*ck you are talking about!

[@donovanwalkerjr]

@@J-PROGRAMMERare you trying to imply that he’s lying? Like he said, Google it…

[@J-PROGRAMMER]

@@donovanwalkerjrHi genius, list the 20 losses against top ten teams during the last 11 years.

[@MidnightDesperado66]

In sports and life, it's tough to not reach a goal when it was so close. It is what it is and to get back up and trying again is all you can do. And never let others who make their living off of others peoples failures bring you down. Thats why their lives are easy and soft and will never be remembered.

[@DrPhill96]

Kid threw the game away, literally.

[@rca9961]

Man, one can't, but feel for Drew!🛐🇺🇲

[@KeefRichards]

I was surprised that PSU didn't play for overtime. Moving the ball into field goal range from your on 15 yard line with 38 seconds left would be tough. Too many bad possibilities.. Much better chance of winning in OT.

[@pac7025]

That's what they were trying to do til Allar threw a 50-50 ball.

[@thedefendersoc7781]

Thats what i said, PSU doesnt have the offense and QB to move the ball that quick, you play for OT,99 out of 100 every team plays for OT

[@JC-qh6wl]

That’s typical for Penn State playcalling. When your running backs are cruising and tour quarterback is struggling you opt to throw the ball at your own 30 when the game is on the line. Classic James Franklin play. Franklin will blame the players, the penalties, the officiating, everything but himself but the game was lost by coaching, which has been the case virtually every loss since he took over.

[@Sean-me3nh]

​@JC-qh6wl the play calling has been terrible all year ...Franklin is a complete fraud

[@Sumrullahcanyakmaz]

99 out of 100 teams will play it safe at that point. Franklin is not the revolutionary he thinks he is. Hiring a mediocre offensive coordinator and playing circus football won’t get him win against tough competition. With a team that has beasts, future nfl hall of famers.. (abdul vader certain, tyler warren maybe, running back duo potentially)

[@rudesciencedude4439]

I spent years watching Jay Cutler be good enough to give you hope but not good enough to win. I couldnt do it anymore and no longer am a bears fan because of it. Today i felt that way about Franklin, i dont think i can do it anymore. I will watch Penn State again when he is gone.

[@frankie7508]

I've been a penn state football fan for a long time. And the fan base is finally figuring out just exactly who the head coach of james franklin is for penn state. He's living up to his reputation now, "Big Game James". And believe me it's not because there is more talent amongst The players at notre dame. It's because of superior coaching, preparation & strategy. Good Penn state Football players like Will Levis 2 years ago, and only a few weeks ago back up quarterback Probula, make the right decision And leave The penn state football program because they are not treated fairly. Such treatment would have never have happened under joe paterno. With a Joe Paterno Penn state football team, those Notre dame short passes and a running quarterback that resoundingly beat Penn Srate yesterday would have been stopped cold. 12 years in and Penn state's James Franklin cannot, and in my prediction will not, ever break the top 4 college football teams in the nation because he doesn't have the capability. The head coach of penn state football is more concerned about getting to a bowl And filling the stadium. He has some of the best players in college football, but his team will never be a top 4 team in the nation. The passing reception play designs are wholly inadequate as evidenced by the fact that not a single wide receiver had a reception in the entire game. Why? Incompetent passing design plays did not allow outstanding Penn State wide receivers to get free. Notre dame won by superior coaching and preparation;passing at will to wide open receivers behind the PSU linebackers along with the Notre Dame quarterback running at will throughout the second half; completely unstopped by the defense of Penn state. The second half again was proof exactly who james franklin is as a head football coach for penn state; Big Game James.

[@JohnDiblasio-o1j]

well said Franklin always puts his team in a losing position u knew your QB was having an off game so with 39seconds to go u take a knee and go to overtime

[@sheffrudytke1086]

That's what Brian Kelly did

[@JimScannell-m8f]

PSU pkayed there hearts out! I am proud of NOTRE DAME!

[@dc76384]

Joe Pa is a disgrace to Penn State. 🤢🤮

[@frankie7508]

@@JimScannell-m8f your second sentence is correct.

[@wrestlepsu99]

I was there and all I have to say is that it was great season for PSU. Looking back, I have no regrets. Sure, I’m disappointed but at the end of the day, this team got further than anyone ever thought.

[@stevencoppess3351]

Drew keep your head up,

[@Mancada100]

... thus you can see better the field and stop making bonehead throws directly into interception 😂😂😂😂😂

[@christophermiller4637]

Not only did Allar perform poorly, but I just cannot understand why Kotelnicki doesn’t stick with the run game. We have 2 great backs that were both averaging 5 yards a carry. It was evident early in the game Allar wasn’t going to get it done, yet they kept trying to get him in a rhythm costing Penn State way too many 3 and outs.

[@joelslenk7690]

So glad Penn St has James Franklin and Drew Allar. Surprised Franklin said they had big wins this year. Which ones?

[@Dan-zs4rk]

The one against ohio state 9 years ago. Lmaoo

[@Sean-me3nh]

They will never win with this guy as head coach he's a fraud and the play calling at times is atrocious...Allar throws into double coverage all the time with super tight windows eventually it bites you and it did in one of the biggest games ...on the defensive side I have no idea what defense they were in when they let Notre Dame score the tying touchdown...they had great talent but the coaching did not put them in good positions all year ...Franklin is terrible

[@TennisGvy]

SMU and Boise were big wins. They had earned their way into the playoffs

[@bryanpbrowning8620]

​@@TennisGvythey cheated against Boise State. God served Penn State some Karma for cheating their way thru the playoffs 🤷🤯

[@kentate1304]

This was the only chance in my lifetime for PSU to contend for a National Championship since 1986. It was a wasted opportunity with questionable play calling. Not one deep throw was attempted. We left 4 points on the ground with a dropped TD pass. This team will be depleted with NFL draft picks. It destroyed any chance of attracting wide receivers and without keeping up with NIL spending, PSU will never contend again...hard reality!

[@TennVols1084]

Keep your head up Drew. You played with grit and heart. Gave your all. Everyone has a bad moment - it does not define you wholly.

[@Mancada100]

Gotta give credit to boneheaded Allar for taking it in the chin and face the storm. That requires courage.

[@Sumrullahcanyakmaz]

Nowadays they raise the kids into a future without consequences. Then they realize there are consequences. Anyways, hope he doesn’t let this one destroy his confidence, looks like an ok dude.

[@M4753m]

They did everything they could not to win, the way Allar played shows his not a 1st round draft pick.

[@bobwhitebread1887]

Allure has bust written all over him. He is going to be a third day draft pick.

[@AlfredoEClark]

I would say that he’s not even NFL material, and that’s saying a lot given the current state of the league’s QB situation. Did you see some of the “talent” that were on display as starters last week?

[@goofygoober7617]

Every other player on the team played their hearts out. Dennis-Sutton and Carter both had amazing performances. Singleton and Allen both did a great job rushing. The guys in the trenches did their jobs. Only other one besides Allar who is arguable is cam miller. Falling down to allow a 68 yard game-tying touchdown is egregious.

[@AlfredoEClark]

@ Hadn’t seen a cornerback fall down like that in a while. The safety didn’t do them any favors either with his poor attempt at a TD-saving tackle.

[@RSeaker]

Franklin ignored the WR room and it bit him.

[@geoffreyk9164]

It’s really unbelievable. How is it even possible to not complete a single pass to a receiver the entire game? They probably only targeted receivers three or four times. It seems that they’re not able to get separation, but it was like they weren’t even in the game plan

[@bobwhitebread1887]

You would think with every great wide receiver that plays high school ball in Pennsylvania that Penn State could get some of them.

[@geoffreyk9164]

@@bobwhitebread1887, Pennsylvania has produced some good receivers, but not at the level of some other countries. I said when Juwan Johnson left that this was going to create a problem and then when their were rumors that Justin Short was going to leave I said that they needed to do whatever to keep him. Neither were hugely productive, but the main problem is that it has created a trickle down effect. We got some good receivers early in Franklin’s tenure, but because they didn’t develop anyone really beyond Chris Godwin (who was actually recruited by OB), they now have a reputation for not being able to develop receivers. Multiple recruits have now cited this

[@geoffreyk9164]

@@bobwhitebread1887, Of course there have been some good receivers produced in PA, but not nearly at the level as other states. The main issue is that Penn State has a reputation for not being able to develop top tier receivers. Multiple recruits, including at least one who originally committed to the team, referenced this. We recruited at a high level early in Franklin’s tenure, but when Juwan Johnson transferred it created a trickle down effect. Around that same time we had the number one receiver recruit in his class with Justin Shorter. He was vocally unhappy and eventually transferred to Florida. He didn’t do much there either, but now this is being used against Penn State on the recruiting trail and is a major issue moving forward.

[@TradingPantheonNasirTrades]

last good WR is Chris Godwin, jahan datson is good also, but not hitting the next stride

[@keegandecker4080]

This was our best shot in 40 years. Allar didn’t play great and maybe that had to do with the partying and the drinking before the game. Just didn’t take it serious enough.

[@raveouscarlias4479]

As a Notre Dame fan I'm TIRED of hearing about how "James Franklin is a bad coach". Dude loves his players and put a helluva gameplan in place against Notre Dame. They COULD have won this game. They were close. Sure MAYBE he should have played for overtime....but then people would question his will to win. He is a really good coach. Penn State fans better be careful if they're trying to run him out of town.

[@jessiesteele2675]

Hell yeah, PSU played a good game. It’s sad that narrative exists about Franklin

[@Schaff1234]

I’m a PSU fan. Thought it was a great game. Sad for Allar. Well played by both teams. I’m not upset about the lost. More upset how people forget these are just young men on the field, boys actually. Proud how the teams played.

[@jimmy5634]

@@Schaff1234yes, they are young guys. I’m a Buckeye fan and I’m sick of some of our fanbase and the ingratitude towards the coach and yes, the players.

[@btreese7]

If you watch more Penn St games you will soon realize there is a key moment in EVERY BIG GAME where Franklin (or whoever is calling the play, but HE Is the HC) will make the most asinine, ill advised, WTF play call. It's like he panics and can't think straight and goes off the rails.

[@bryanpbrowning8620]

God wouldn't let Penn State win yesterday. Not after they mocked Boise State players for being religious and literally needed the refs to help them cheat against Boise State. PENN ST was and will be haunted by the fact they will never make another championship game

[@TonyG-nv2km]

Allar is a quality kid who made huge strides forward this year. He will be a force to deal with next year.

[@SpurOne76]

Heckuva a football game. Two great teams . . . Great coaches, great players.

[@cosbyjackson5053]

I feel so bad for this young quarterback so much pressure. I wish him nothing but success going forward. He’s obviously a real team guy.

[@DrPhill96]

He is a cry baby!

[@PennStateOnTop]

@@DrPhill96bro he’s literally a kid your gonna cry after the biggest game of your life and you a free the one who made them lose

[@DrPhill96]

@ - He is military age, tell him to man up!!!

[@Poppa_Reed]

Shedeur Sanders Has Waaay More Pressure On His Shoulders Than This Kid.

[@shoeboiXxX]

A real team guy? The showed him on the side line shaking his head and rolling his eyes when the defense was getting pushed. And then continued to roll his eyes and drag his feet. Riley leonard cheered and rallied his defense and kept his composure for him and his team

[@agduke3354]

Franklin couldn’t have been granted a more favorable path to the title. He breezed by his first two College Football Playoff opponents, SMU and Boise State. But when it came time to face a truly legitimate contender, with a storied history and the potential to compete for a championship, Franklin’s group couldn’t get it done.

[@thenet9537]

This guy is not NFL ready. Is he gonna cry after he loses a game? 10 for 23!!!! What an x factor!!!

[@YoutubingSince2004]

Man up Drew don’t make excuses like you were trying to throw it at his feet, you thru a dart right to Christian tho

[@joyswilleod]

Wow, a messed up mind you've got. It's okay, we got to see the classless culture that Notre Dame has, too. The trash talk, the beer cans, and what you just commented...classless. Thanks brotha for showing us your true side.

[@YoutubingSince2004]

@ @joyswilleod he’s getting paid 1.9million dollars with his NIL deal, and you feel sorry for this guy? Is that type of play worth 2 million, then to go cry about it in a press conference? He’s set for life and still in college, part of playing the game is making huge mistakes and you move on and learn from them, but he’s skated along doing what he always has and came away with a couple million in the bank. Classless? Or realistic? He’s a millionaire college kid and you’re defending his horrendous play calling me classless for speaking a fact? He makes grown man money so he’s expected to make grown man plays, wild to me you feel sorry for him.

[@joyswilleod]

@YoutubingSince2004 Wow, you have the IQ of a literal goldfish. If you think you can walk away from a loss in a college football playoff game and be happy just because you make millions, you're very mistaken. Feelings run high in college football, just like in highschool. Nah, you wanna see some greed and no heart to win? Go to the NFL for that. This guy is young, he knows he made a mistake, and he wishes he could take it back. Maybe put yourself in someone else's shoes...or cleats. But you most likely don't understand what it's like because you haven't been remotely close to being in his situation. I hope not all Notre Dame fans are this ignorant.

[@Mancada100]

@@YoutubingSince2004 As much as I dislike it, since the NIL came up, there are not more excuses. Those kids are already professional athletes and must deliver as professional athletes.

[@RSeaker]

With NIL and professionalism, it's now up to Drew scrutinize film, work with top QB coaches and sports psychologists, and become the best QB he can be. To be a professional. Tiger Woods worked with Butch Harmon and other gurus, even when he was at the top of his game.

[@therealBocaStudios]

The stupidity of not calling your best plays for the moment cost you, as it should

[@GregorioElefanteJr]

Heartbreaking loss. Allar ill advised throw cost the game.

[@jg11x11]

Allar needs to work on accuracy after this one. Game falls on him missing key throws by wide margins. Not trying to go over top to a WR once during the game is baffling with the talent that’s not utilized on the team especially.

[@jimmy5634]

He’s not being developed, plain and simple.

[@crazcane]

​@@jimmy5634he's actually just not good. Maybe it's development. But he just isn't good. Period.

[@jeremyclutterjr614]

Besides Warren they have zero pass catching talent.

[@crazcane]

@jeremyclutterjr614 it also doesn't help Allar isn't very good. His target needs to be wide ass open for 2+ seconds for him to pull the trigger. He is afraid to push the ball down field. Zero anticipation. He doesn't make anyone around him better. I legit don't get the hype at all with Allar

[@ericlandis1805]

@@crazcane going into the game they said scouts said the absolute lowest he'd go in this years draft is between 25-30. kids very talented

[@bgjb-r1499]

To me everything changed when back up QB Steve Angeli came into the game. For that one drive he exposed the Penn State secondary and while the Irish only scored 3 points it laid the ground work for the ND coaching staff to make adjustments in the second half. If Coach Franklin had Beau Pribula in some of those 3rd and short situations the outcome of this game would have been different. Congratulations to both teams on a fantastic season and best of luck to the Irish on the upcoming Championship game.

[@sballalien]

You’ve got this, Drew!

[@charlesstrukamp5426]

Tell me he is a backup qb or did he just have a bad game Holy Cow

[@jacobbrice5283]

Nd pass defense is just that good!

[@listenteetee]

@@jacobbrice5283no. Allar is disappointing and coach Franklin is terrible

[@adamsmithhomie9490]

@@listenteetee Allar had as bad a performance as you will ever see by a qb in a big game. They would have been better to hand it off every single play.

[@tylermaxwell820]

Drew can’t look at Singleton because he knew he squandered that dude’s amazing performance

[@My101092]

Drew Allar is a 20 year old man, humble, honest, sincere, we all can make a mistake but he will grow from it and his tears are genuine emotions of his sadness of making a mistake. Let's ll not forget he is still a very young man that needs mentoring not being torn down.

[@adamsmithhomie9490]

there are 20 years old dying in trenches and serving life in prison. He makes 2 million dollars in a year. He will make more, while receiving a free education in four years, than most people will make in their entire lives. He played one of the worst big-time games you will ever see by a qb at any level. He can be criticized. Ppl had a case with this when athletes weren't making millions, but you can't have your cake and eat it too.

[@BetVetted]

⁠@@adamsmithhomie9490you hit it right on the mark with this one.

[@bryanpbrowning8620]

He's growing in the wrong direction. Ints are his Achilles heel. He will get worse next season mark my words

[@adamsmithhomie9490]

@@bryanpbrowning8620 Yep, get ready for 9-3 next year, and then 7-5 the year after. The entire program is regressing. Franklin's last two recruiting classes have been 15th. This class and last years class were the classes with top recruiting talent. We missed the window and Allar is a bust.

[@alexandralecce2517]

Seeing his eyes well up got me good.

[@wyattd28]

I wanna give drew a hug idc what y’all haters got to say hate to see the kid like this

[@biggsipp746]

Give him a hug huh smh 😅😅😅

[@NoorAB23]

No the asshole thought he was Mahomes with seconds left in the game a throw like that

[@bnegs521]

He played awful

[@M4753m]

@@bnegs521 And they say he’s a 1st round draft pick 🤷

[@aakuster]

Players now make millions of dollars. Criticism justified. Can't have it both ways, pal.

[@samrauch8334]

Despite his play in big games. I’m a big Allar fan. I believe he will come back better and be a new version of himself.

[@matthewgrande4038]

franklin now 1-15 against top 5 teams

[@asbclf]

Drew you'll get them, again, again and again .. stay strong... you are it..

[@leepowell6754]

Thanks ND, well done 😁!

[@btreese7]

It's not Allar's fault. He never should have been put in that situation. RUN THE BALL STUPID. When they had 3rd and 3, they should have run the ball for the first down. Instead they passed. Not even play action, against the 4th ranked pass defense. At least make them think you might be running on 3rd and short. Then, on the potential game winning drive, why are they throwing downfield when they didn't complete one pass to a WR all night. Why try THEN? RUN THE BALL STUPID. Sorry, but Allar does not have NFL potential...so on a potential game winning drive, keep it simple. ND wasn't doing a good job at stopping the run at all. Why throw it downfield against a top 4 pass defense?? Every single big game you just wait for the game deciding moment when Franklin will shoot himself in the foot. It's inevitable. I went into that game last night knowing that there will be a defining moment where the game will be decided by buffoonery. He NEVER fails to deliver. NEVER

[@mckenziegustas4197]

Nick like yeah I’m getting the hell out of here 😂😂😂 he’s too good for Franklins shenanigans

[@laramsforever9987]

James Franklin's coaching didn't lose this game! ND just made a great play at crunch time. It's easy to place blame on coaches but in every loss and every win, it's the PLAYERS who decide the outcome, just like last night. Chances are Ohio State will annilate ND in the Championship game, does that make Marcus Freeman a bad coach? No

[@EricaAllispn]

Yeah it did !! Should have threw for sidelines. Too far to go with little time let it go OT running ball or if you do throw go down field . Poor call poor pass

[@dogman615]

We get caught up so much with college football that we forget they are pretty much still kids.

[@Jreimold]

True but if you are now making big NIL $, you are a professional so step up and earn your $

[@Whatever-xn6xp]

@@Jreimoldexactly lol, these kids are getting paid lol, I’m not treating them like kids

[@kidzbopsux]

It’s nice to see remnants of passion because it seems like most of these “kids” are callous hired guns who care very little for their respective programs at the time until they move on

[@dogman615]

@@kidzbopsux yep also true all the more reason there needs to be more regulations.

[@Mancada100]

Yeah, but not your average kids. Those are profesional athletes making millions from NIL.

[@bengreen2481]

Soo...Was Penn State's Best win this year a 21-7 W against, Illinois..??..?? Just a question...

[@billfrohberg3206]

The 56-0 beatdown of Kent State gets my vote. 🤪

[@goofygoober7617]

What was Georgia’s best win? Did that best win help them get blown out by ND?

[@bryanpbrowning8620]

The only legitimate team Penn State beat was Boise State. And Penn State needed SEC refs to help cheat their way through the game against Boise State. Hence why God punished Penn State last night. 🤣

[@perserverance333]

The headlines are the fact that nd has multiple starters out and made it this far.

[@RyanMeadows-dr6gn]

After watching the Nittney Lions play many seasons in a row you can almost always bet against them in the big games.

[@charleslawless2284]

Allar did not have his best game. Singleton and Allen were solid performers. The game was lost in 4 minutes - the last 2 minutes of the first half and the last 2 minutes of the second half. In both instances, ND was able to march down the field and score a field goal. Take those 6 points off the board and it’s a Penn State win.

[@JM-tw3rr]

Winning in the biggest games is still an elusive mirage. James Franklin teams are 1-18 vs top 5. Incredible futility.

[@SR-hf3hx]

Paterno with dementia would have won at least a couple

[@CrazyManwich]

You do realize the majority of teams lose the big games. Very few often win them.

[@markswan2582]

Nobody would be talking about this if he was, say, 6 - 13 in these games. With the possible exception of Nick Saban, I don’t think any coaches have a winning record in these games.

[@CrazyManwich]

@@markswan2582 - exactly, there are very few coaches who win these games frequently.

[@josephconfer5924]

Same old year but it just lasted longer

[@Unknownski1]

yeah lost to ohio state oregon and then notre dame best win is boise state and smu 😬

[@micahpg3407]

BIG GAME JAMES (Now 1-15 against top 5 opponents at Penn St)

[@tylermaxwell820]

So he “dirts it” to Singleton in the first half when he should have hit him in the chest. Tries to “dirt it” to Evans on the pick. And then throws it away with 8 seconds left. Brilliant.

[@mtnmann72]

As a fan, it’s tough cheering on PSU, that only beats 2nd rank schools and it’s getting old.

[@robertgill448]

Penn State gave up. On that last drive around the three minute forty seconds left when it was fourth and one they punted. No way would they recover from that. You didn’t give your team a chance, my gosh this is for the national championship meet. If you didn’t make it you still had time to recover. Instead you gave up the ball, lost precious time and when you got the ball back you were rushing with hardly anytime left to try to score and gave up the int. Should have let it go into O.T. At that point.

[@D2D72]

An obvious reason Allar is coming back another year. Hope he learns his lesson and is less cocky.

[@SreyAun-sd1eb]

Big Game James!

[@thingsarequestionable]

F him for making it about race. James Franklin can't even beat Ryan Day. Losses the toughest games always. 3 best teams he faced this year..........0-3.

[@JB-zo7ln]

I have been sayin it all year this is a very good ND team and its very well coached. Also, PSU is a very good team that is also well coached. Both teams left it all out on the field and thats all you can ask of your players. Best game of the playoffs.

[@CalebCarr7]

Penn St not completing a pass to a WR all game is the most Penn St thing I’ve ever read. Imagine being a great WR and they start recruiting you lol

[@Mancada100]

Man, I am sorry for the kid, but being a Washington Commanders fan I can say this guy is the anti - Jayson Daniels, a rookie NFL QB who is super clutch and has ice in his veins. Allar is a zero clutch QB when it is cruch time.

[@bass1113]

Why did Penn State throw with 40 seconds left. Just go into Overtime and try and win the game...Franklin is just not a smart coach..That is why he loses to top teams.

[@DaveIrish66]

Franklin shouldn't have been running his mouth like he was. Fear obviously had him nervous before the game. Great game though

[@KennethVerkest]

Can't be mad at the quarterback from from what I've seen he's the whole offense go Blue in all due respect I'm glad you guys are representing the Big ten.

[@poundtrader1414]

Not a Penn fan, they say james can't win big games but every game in these playoffs are big games, I wound't fire Jmes after this lost

[@thomascunningham8234]

Penn State played a great game. It was very close. They'll be back. Congratulations to Notre Dame.

[@Nickcoasttocoast]

They wont be back 😂😂😂

[@DrPhill96]

Be back where? 😂

[@Avidav]

Haha, nah

[@boyd939-gordonsetterguy4]

They'll be back. They are going to align with the same conference Notre Dame is in I heard.

[@rcoquinn6367]

I feel bad for the kid but it's good to see that he actually cares keep your head kid keep putting that work in you'll get another crack at it

[@cliffnasa3560]

Thank you Penn State, as a Buckeye i woulda rather played Notre Dame than yall

[@PerryWidhalm]

LOL

[@dpc0809]

Penn State reaped the most benefits from the playoff system and had a good run. Fans win when you have a playoff w/ PSU, OS, ND, and Texas.

[@btreese7]

Wait....Franklin said they had "big" wins this year? Which ones? I guess you could call the USC game a big win. But....what other big win? SMU and Boise St? Please....they gave you a cake walk to the Semis.

[@bernieclips9003]

Franklin is a fraud, and this is how Frauds try to sell themselves. PSU played 3 good teams this year. Lost to all 3.

[@mtnmann72]

You talking about playoffs for 25/26 season? Playoffs?

[@LanceManyon-p3x]

1-15 against top 5 teams under Franklin! As a Michigan fan I approve this message

[@chuckkanoy827]

Great job Coach and team. Tough one.

[@Ghost8o8o8o]

Great game I'm shocked on how rude and overconfident PSU fans were before this game Down go the Cats Goooooo Irish!!!

[@emilygracevlogss]

i know everyone blames him but frankly it’s not all on one player or play. my heart breaks for him

[@b3stanman946]

I like James Franklin… I’m an OSU fan but a fan at the end of it all. We will never understand what these coaches go through. We just watch and cheer.

[@goofygoober7617]

lol I bet you LOVE Franklin as an OSU fan.

[@adamsmithhomie9490]

yah, I will never understand what it is like to be paid over 100 million dollars to coach football. You are right.

[@StuGhostface]

Drew will see that interception in his nightmares and for the rest of his life. Penn state played one great game but GO IRISH! ☘️

[@neverknownsofmetronome9184]

One win will change a nightmare to a dream…He who laughs last, laughs best…

[@FJB457]

Nick sabem wouldn't have been so dominant in this new cfb format. He knew that, and that's why he ran

[@nathanlin997]

Own your fault. Drew from Allstate.

[@thomascunningham8234]

The second reporter to ask Drew a question made a creepy smooching sound.

[@smitty810]

FRANKLIN: "We made to many mistakes that were costly." Copy and paste that quote and that pretty much sums up James Franklins career in big games. To expect anything different at this point is foolish. Side note, PSU wide receivers 0 catches. A problem all season that was never addressed. With that being said, what a game! Congrats Irish.

[@btreese7]

He will always say "WE" and never, NEVER, accept personal responsibility for ANYTHING.

[@stephengernenz8217]

ND has suffered injury after injury after injury. Starting QB, starting RB, 4 starting o-line, 2 starting d-line, starting (and best player on roster) DB.

[@chrisclarkson6232]

God, could you imagine being a penn state fan?

[@papaadot9369]

Drew allar got to man up

[@FriedLilBlackBoy]

You do realize men can have emotion too right?

[@Seveneleven44]

Drew allars mechanics are terrible. Throwing off the back foot and or throwing without proper foot placement in the pocket. He looked like a freshman last night, while the kid that should’ve starting is now in Missouri gearing up for 2025.

[@OutOfBoun]

I feel bad for this guy and I'm one of the penn state bettors. Drew will get back!

[@rebboy17]

He got Penn state further than we expected but it ended like we thought smh Shakespeare shit

[@nightscareinc.6599]

Hard fought game on both sides

[@bxbigshot1809]

Look at James Franklin before the second question to drew he had to tap drew to make him pay attention to the question he is devastated