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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Why Beau Pribula decided to transfer from Penn State
In the modern era of the transfer portal, one's future seems almost certainly more unsettled than you think. Now that programs can sign you away from your schools even when you are competing in the playoffs, situations grow ever more tenuous. So when news of Beau Pribula's transfer to Missouri from Penn State broke even before the playoffs began, it was a huge shock but nothing new. What is new, on the other hand, is the information about said about how one phone call from his family could have changed anything. If you asked Beau Pribula whether he would be willing to stay another year as the backup to Drew Allar, 9 times out of 10 his answer would be yes. He felt connected to his teammates, the fans, and most importantly, himself. After all, the Nittany Lions had just cemented their first playoff berth ever. Surely he wished to take and moment and bask in the moment. However, harsh reality would soon strike. According to CBS Sports, it was a phone call from Pribula's brother Cade that changed the tenor of his mind. His brother reminded him that, for as much as the new portal gave him ample time to decide his future, the process moves incredibly fast. If Pribula wanted a move, it had to be now. Thus, the playoff celebration quickly transitioned to school searching, along with head coach James Franklin. "I was instantly pretty emotional," Pribula said in an appearance on the Next Up With Adam Breneman podcast. "I hadn't thought about it at all and it's kind of becoming a reality." Most importantly, he still had to remain present for a team he knew he would never play for again which was hard for him. The support of his teammates, he mentioned, were what carried him through. And so, after countless visits that included everyone from Wisconsin to UCF, Pribula settled on the Missouri Tigers. He knew very little about his new home, only that he would be following in Brady Cook's footsteps and that Eli Drinkwitz was an innovative head coach making waves in the SEC. "It was really just those two things -- my good fit and I met with the offensive coordinator for a while, an hour or two hour meeting just talking about scheme and stuff like that and I was like, 'That's kind of what I want right here.", Pribula said on the podcast. Something about that quote says that he is ready for change. Needless to say, one can't help but think what Pribula could have been had he remained a Nittany Lion.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Mizzou QB Reveals He Was Originally Recruited as a Free Safety
Mizzou QB Reveals He Was Originally Recruited as a Free Safety originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Missouri Tigers prepare for the 2025 season, there are more questions than answers, especially at quarterback. Advertisement With the departure of three-year starter Brady Cook and several key offensive pieces, head coach Eli Drinkwitz was forced to look outside Columbia for solutions. One of those new faces under center is Penn State transfer Beau Pribula, a player who, not long ago, wasn't even seen as a true quarterback. 'My whole life, I was always a good athlete,' Pribula said on the Next Up with Adam Breneman podcast. 'I was recruited at free safety. I had to play wide receiver and free safety — and ended up being really good at it.' Despite his proven athleticism, the perception for a long time was that he couldn't throw well enough to play quarterback at a high level. Advertisement 'I could see how people would think that. Like, 'He's a good athlete, he can run, but I don't know if he can really play quarterback,'' he admitted. 'Honestly, I'd probably agree with them my freshman year of college. I see clips from that first spring, and I'm like, 'Oh my gosh, I was not ready to play this level of quarterback.'' But Pribula's development didn't stop there. He pointed to the 2023 Peach Bowl as a turning point, as the first time he felt he truly proved himself as a passer. 'After that Peach Bowl game, I had complete confidence in myself as a passer,' he said. 'People just didn't know it yet. I knew my teammates knew it. I knew my coaches knew it. But I understood why people on the outside didn't see it.' His real breakout moment, though, came in a 2024 matchup against Wisconsin. Advertisement 'It wasn't until the Wisconsin game where we were forced to call the whole playbook to win,' he said. 'That was the game where I had to make throws — and I did. That's when I felt like, 'Okay, here's 11 throws for you.'' Still, the narrative around Pribula has remained largely focused on his legs, not his arm. At Penn State, he racked up 571 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 94 carries, while only throwing for 424 yards and nine scores on 56 attempts. Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9) rushes up the Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK But that limited passing sample, he says, was by design. Playing behind Drew Allar, Pribula was primarily used in running packages. 'People didn't see the throws I was making in practice or the player I was becoming,' he said. 'But I know 100% that I'm a complete quarterback. There's no doubt in my mind. I can throw just as well as any quarterback in the country. I'm just excited to show it.' Advertisement As the Tigers head into fall camp, there's still technically a quarterback competition between Pribula and redshirt junior Sam Horn. But based on spring reps and overall momentum, Pribula holds the edge — especially with Horn spending most of the spring focused on baseball and recently landing at No. 128 on MLB's Top Draft Prospects board. While many had their doubts, Pribula made it a goal to prove them wrong. Still, replacing Cook means more than just producing on the field, it also means taking over as a team leader, which will be the next big question for Pribula. But if you ask him, he's ready to answer it. Related: Mizzou Football Loses Another Promising Defensive Recruit to SEC Opponent This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
06-07-2025
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- USA Today
Drew Allar's Return Sets the Tone for Penn State's 2025 Title Push
The former five-star Qb enters a pivotal year with national title hopes on the line in Happy Valley The college football community was taken aback when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar announced he would forego the NFL Draft in favor of returning for his senior season in 2025. With a career total of almost 6,000 yards and 50 touchdowns, Allar is among the nation's top returning in June, Beau Pribula, a backup from Penn State, committed to Missouri after logging into the transfer portal. The Tigers are expected to benefit from Pribula's versatility and a reported $1.5 million NIL deal as a dual-threat comments from several sources that supported his choice, Allar wrote on X, "I'm coming back to finish what we started."Penn State will need to rely on depth options like Ethan Grunkemeyer in fall camp now that Pribula is gone. Andy Kotelnicki is offensive coordinator It might be necessary to reduce the number of gadget packages and rely more on Allar's arm and State has a strong three-game home stretch as they begin the 2025 campaign at Beaver Stadium:Nevada vs. August 30 (CBS, 3:30 p.m. ET)FIU vs. Sept. 6 (Big Ten Network, noon ET)Villanova vs. Sept. 13 (FS1, 3:30 p.m. ET)Although their non-conference schedule is frequently referred to as a "joke of a slate," the Nittany Lions will soon face a much more difficult Big Ten schedule, which allows them to establish continuity behind an Allar-led perseverance and choice to stick around demonstrate his self-assurance and the program's traction. Penn State could ride that quarterback stability into another postseason run if Happy Valley's electrifying home environment supports him.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Mizzou QB Beau Pribula to Attend Manning Passing Academy
Mizzou QB Beau Pribula to Attend Manning Passing Academy originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula will be among the attendees at this year's prestigious Manning Passing Academy, held from June 26-29 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Advertisement The camp announced his invitation in an Instagram post highlighting some of the quarterbacks set to attend. Pribula, a transfer from Penn State, will join an impressive list of college quarterbacks including Texas' Arch Manning, Clemson's Cade Klubnik, LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, Texas A&M's Marcel Reed, and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers. In total, eight SEC quarterbacks will participate in the camp. The Manning Passing Academy, operated by Manning family members including Archie, Peyton, Eli, and Cooper, focuses on refining fundamental skills for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. It serves as one of the top offseason development opportunities for college talent ahead of the upcoming season. Quarterback Beau Pribula talks with Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK A native of York, Pennsylvania, Pribula spent two seasons backing up Drew Allar at Penn State before transferring to Mizzou this offseason. He passed for 424 yards, nine touchdowns, and one interception during his Nittany Lion career, while adding 10 rushing touchdowns. Advertisement While Missouri hasn't officially named a starter, Pribula is the favorite to lead the Tigers onto the field in 2025. With fellow quarterback competition Sam Horn drawing MLB Draft interest and lacking in-game experience, Pribula appears ready to take command of the Mizzou offense. The camp invitation is another sign that those around Pribula—and those watching—believe in his potential, but fans will still have to wait and see who takes the first snap for the Tigers this fall. Related: Mizzou's New RB Transfer Expected to Make Immediate Impact Related: Mizzou Lands Commitment from Touted Tight End in 2026 Class This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
