Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, who completed 71.6% of his passes during the regular season, struggled in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl, completing only 12 of 23 attempts for 135 yards. His performance included a critical interception with 47 seconds left in the game, which led to Notre Dame’s game-winning field goal. Allar’s pass completion rate dropped to 53.2% over four postseason games, with six touchdowns and three interceptions. Despite the team’s record-breaking 13 wins, Penn State fell short of advancing to the national title game. Coach James Franklin highlighted the team’s third-down struggles, with Notre Dame converting 11 of 17 opportunities, as a significant factor in the loss. Allar, visibly emotional, acknowledged his mistakes and committed to learning from them.
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