BREAKING: 280-Pound Powerhouse QB Drew Allar Flips Commitment to BYU Football, Ignites World-Class Recruitment Buzz
In one of the most shocking and talked-about moves of the 2025 college football offseason, former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar — a 280-pound, cannon-armed signal-caller with NFL aspirations — has flipped his commitment and is officially transferring to Brigham Young University (BYU). The move has sent shockwaves throughout the college football world and immediately elevates BYU’s status as a rising power in the Big 12.
Allar, once the crown jewel of Penn State’s 2022 recruiting class and a former 5-star prospect, had long been considered the future of the Nittany Lions program. Known for his towering frame, elite arm strength, and surprising mobility for his size, Allar was groomed to be the next great quarterback in Happy Valley. However, a rollercoaster 2024 season filled with coaching changes, offensive inconsistencies, and personal frustration prompted the Ohio native to enter the transfer portal in early June — a move that sparked interest from powerhouse programs coast to coast.
Few, however, could have predicted his stunning decision to commit to BYU.
“I’m beyond excited for this next chapter at BYU,” Allar said in a statement. “The culture, the coaching staff, and the vision for the future really resonated with me. I wanted a place where I could grow not just as a player, but as a person and a leader. BYU felt like home.”
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick reportedly led an aggressive and persuasive recruitment effort. With Allar, BYU now lands one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks in the country — someone capable of transforming an entire offense. Standing at 6’5″ and weighing in at a staggering 280 pounds, Allar defies the typical mold of a quarterback but moves with surprising agility and can make every throw in the book.
The buzz around Provo has been immediate. Fans, media, and analysts alike are calling this the most high-profile transfer BYU has landed in the modern era. His commitment represents not just a boost in talent, but a seismic shift in how BYU is viewed as a national recruiting force.
“This is a game-changer,” one Big 12 analyst said. “Allar has Sunday talent, and for BYU to pull him away from multiple SEC and Big Ten suitors shows just how far this program has come.”
The move also positions BYU as a legitimate contender in the Big 12. With Allar at the helm, the Cougars now boast a pro-caliber quarterback with leadership experience and a chip on his shoulder. It gives the offense immediate credibility, potentially helping to attract even more top-tier talent from the portal and high school ranks.
As fall camp approaches, all eyes will be on Provo to see how quickly Allar can adapt to the Cougars’ system and take command of the locker room. If the transition is smooth, don’t be surprised if BYU becomes one of the most dangerous dark horses in college football this season.
The Drew Allar era in Cougar blue has begun — and the nation is officially on notice.
