Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula is entering the transfer portal
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (KDKA) -- Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula has announced that he's entering the transfer portal.
Pribula will not be with Penn State when they host SMU this weekend in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
The York native played a unique role for the Nittany Lions this season under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, often used as a gadget player.
Pribula played in 12 games, rushing for 242 yards and four touchdowns while throwing 275 yards and five touchdowns.
His most noteworthy action came during Penn State's comeback win against Wisconsin when starter Drew Allar left the game with an injury. Allar announced Monday he would be coming back for the 2025 season.
In his announcement on social media, Pribula said that the timing surrounding the NCAA's rules involving the transfer portal forced him into "an impossible decision."
Pribula thanked his coaches, teammates, the fanbase, and everyone who has supported him during his three years at Penn State.
"I stand proud as a Penn State graduate and letterman," Pribula said.
James Franklin addresses the transfer situation and timeline with the CFB Playoff
Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke Monday about the situation, saying that it was unfair that Pribula had to choose between entering the transfer portal or staying with the team through the College Football Playoff.
"We got problems in college football, and I can give you my word Beau Pribula did not want to leave our program, and he did not want to leave our program until the end of the season," Franklin said.
Franklin added that he agreed with Pribula about how he felt like he was put in a no-win situation.
"No. 1, I hate for it, most importantly for Beau Pribula," Franklin said. "I don't think it's in the best interest of the student-athlete, I don't think it's in the best interest of college football."
