Making headlines in the world of college football is not easy. Especially at the quarterback position. It wouldn’t look that way when you see the Nittany Lions. Penn State QB Drew Allar continues to shine in week 12 with his impressive performance against Purdue. With a 9-1 record, the team has made its path to the playoffs very straightforward and guess what? Allar played a significant role in their success.

While the entire country is praising the rising star, how can head coach James Franklin stay behind? On November 20, he had a conversation with Adam Breneman and shared the biggest difference he’s noticed in Drew’s game this year. “His mobility,” the two-word statement, is loud enough to analyze his game plays. Can he be a headache for opponents as the competition gets fierce?

The head coach further emphasized his ability to extend plays, which helps their offensive line look stronger. “He has the ability to extend plays. I think our O line is playing well. But there’s also a few plays in every game where they get some pressure on you, and he’s able to extend drives. I think he did a study earlier, and every time he extended a drive by getting a first down with his legs, we scored on every one of those drives. And instead, you throw it on first down, and rather than it being second and 16 after a sack, he’s able to get to second and five or second and four.”

James further reflects on the broader trend of football and tries to explain the strategic advantages that a mobile quarterback brings to an offence.”You stay on schedule. It’s really valuable. and it’s hard enough to cover, whether it’s Tyler Warren or our receivers. In a normal timing situation. But now, when the quarterback can extend the play. And now you feel the threat of him as well. It can give me some real headaches.”

On Saturday, Allar made a new record; he recorded the highest completion percentage for his team. Is he the best quarterback in the Big 10? The Nittany Lions QB threw two touchdowns in the red zone. Since the game was one-sided, Franklin made sure to preserve his QB1 for bigger tests. Even then, Allar completed 17 out of his 19 attempts for 247 yards and three touchdowns.

Tyler Warren is also in the spotlight with his strong performances. Let’s see what Franklin thinks about him.

Can Tyler Warren be the next serious contendar for Hiesmnan?

Warren also played a crucial role in helping Penn State win in week 12. The highlight of the game was his 48-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Now, keeping his growth and performance in mind, the head coach strongly feels that it is the right time for him to be included in the Heisman conversation.

So far, he has recorded 67 receptions for 808 receiving yards and scored five touchdowns. Along with 16 carries for 157 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Additionally, he has recorded 26+ passing yards and one passing touchdown. Do you feel these numbers are worthy of Heisman consideration? Franklin feels so.

“I’ve stated it earlier in the year; I’m stating it tonight. I think Tyler Warren should be a part of all the conversations that deal with the best football player in college football.” He added, “I don’t think it’s a question, and that’s all of those types of awards, including the Heisman.” 

He backed his statement and mentioned what makes Warren a special player, “What I mean by that is, you might want to use a guy like this, but they don’t have the football IQ to handle lining up in all the different positions. The motioning, the shifting, being able to block. Like, God forbid, a tight end in today’s college football, and sometimes the NFL, block. Like, he does that too, and he takes great pride in it.”

Franklin’s statements are enough to tell that his favorite player is Warren. Who is yours? Will Heisman voters notice him more as they solidify their position in the playoffs?