Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) aims a pass during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State senior quarterback Drew Allar was selected for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award watch list on Thursday.

The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award.

Drew Allar · Sr. · QB · 6-5 · 238 · Medina, Ohio · Medina

Named to the 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 Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2025 will be announced on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Semifinalists for the award will be named on Wednesday, Nov. 12 and three finalists will be named on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

The winner of the Davey O’Brien Award will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN on Dec. 11.

Penn State Football Recognized On Preseason Watch Lists:

Drew Allar – Davey O’Brien Award, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award

Kaytron Allen – Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award

Cooper Cousins – Allstate Wuerffel Trophy

Zane Durant – Nagurski Trophy, Outland Trophy

Tyler Duzansky – Mannelly Award

A.J. Harris – Lott IMPACT Trophy, Nagurski Trophy

Vega Ioane – Outland Trophy

Trebor Peña – Biletnikoff Award, Paul Hornung Award

Devonte Ross – Biletnikoff Award

Nicholas Singleton – Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award