UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State senior quarterback Drew Allar was named to the Manning Award watch list on Thursday.
The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that includes the candidates’ postseason performances in its balloting. The winner will again be selected by a voting panel, which includes national media and each of the Mannings, after the postseason.
Drew Allar · Sr. · QB · 6-5 · 238 · Medina, Ohio · Medina
- Named to the Davey O’Brien Award, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year Award watch lists.
- Was an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection by the coaches and media in 2023 and 2024.
- Named a Davey O’Brien Award Semifinalist last season.
- Has completed 63 percent of his passes for 6,302 yards and 53 touchdowns, while adding 560 rushing yards and 11 scores.
- One of nine returning FBS quarterbacks with 6,300+ passing yards and 53+ passing touchdowns in their careers.
- Ranks first all-time at Penn State in completion percentage (62.9) and interception percentage (1.19).
- Holds third at Penn State with 53 career touchdown passes and a 144.0 passing efficiency, while ranking fifth in completions (530), tied for fifth in 200-yard passing games (16), sixth in passing yards (6,302) and passing attempts (843), tied for ninth in yards per attempt (7.5) and 10th in touchdown pass percentage (6.28).
- Among PSU quarterbacks, ranks tied for sixth in rushing touchdowns (11) and 10th in rushing yards (543).
- Sits fourth all-time at PSU in touchdowns responsible for (64), fifth in total offense (6,862), eighth in wins by a starting quarterback (23) and 10th in starting quarterback win percentage (.793).
- Since 1956, joins Bryce Petty (Baylor, 2011-14) as the only FBS quarterbacks with 800+ career pass attempts, 50+ touchdown passes and 10 or less interceptions.
- In 2024, completed 262-of-394 passes for 3,327 yards and 24 touchdowns, while rushing for 302 yards and six touchdowns.
The finalists for the Manning Award will be selected prior to the postseason and the winner will be announced following the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Penn State Football Recognized On Preseason Watch Lists:
Drew Allar – Davey O’Brien Award, Maxwell Award, Manning Award, Walter Camp Award
Kaytron Allen – Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award
Cooper Cousins – Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
Dani Dennis-Sutton – Bednarik Award
Khalil Dinkins – Mackey Award
Zane Durant – Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, Nagurski Trophy, Outland Trophy
Tyler Duzansky – Mannelly Award
A.J. Harris – Bednarik Award, Lott IMPACT Trophy, Nagurski Trophy
Olaivavega Ioane – Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy
Trebor Peña – Biletnikoff Award, Paul Hornung Award
Devonte Ross – Biletnikoff Award
Nicholas Singleton – Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award
Penn State Football Recognized On Preseason All-America Teams:
Zane Durant - The Sporting News, Walter Camp
Olaivavega Ioane - The Sporting News, Walter Camp
Nicholas Singleton - The Sporting News, Walter Camp
For information on joining the Nittany Lion Club and ticket information for the 2025 Penn State Football season presented by PSECU, as well as club seating in West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, fans can visit www.GoPSUsports.com, or call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.