Penn State’s offense returns key playmakers and experience. Here’s what must click to reach the playoff again in 2025.
Penn State is heading into one of the most anticipated and most hyped seasons in the James Franklin era. The Nittany Lions are feeling confident about what comes back on offense and what has been added through the transfer portal. Is this a season where the offense clicks in the biggest moments to get this program over the hump against the best of the best on the schedule? If so, this could be a magical season in Happy Valley.
Here are five quick keys to a successful Penn State offense in 2025.
Drew Allar must be THE guy
Drew Allar is entering his senior season with the weight of the program on his shoulders. He’s already racked up nearly 6,000 passing yards and 50 touchdowns in his career. But in 2025, he needs to go from solid to elite — especially in tight games. If he commands the huddle and thrives in big moments, Penn State has a real shot to run the table.
Offensive line must keep building
One of the biggest strengths this season is the return of multiple offensive line starters. The unit showed flashes in 2024, but the consistency wasn’t always there. If this group can dominate in the trenches, especially late in games, it will give Allar time and open lanes for the run game.
Balance between Singleton and Allen
The duo of Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen is one of the best backfield combos in the country. What they need in 2025 is rhythm. That means finding the hot hand, committing to the run, and using them more in the passing game. They’re too talented not to get 30+ combined touches a game.
Wide receivers must step up
Penn State attacked the position through the transfer portal to bring in much-needed help, but we will have to see it pay off on the field rather than go on hype. Kyron Hudson, the USC transfer, is a big-time red zone threat, and the addition of Trebor Pena from Syracuse gives Penn State another big-time target to lock in with. These receivers need to consistently create separation and help stretch the field to keep defenses honest.
Clean football wins games
Penn State’s offense can’t afford turnovers, stalled red-zone drives, or mental errors. Finishing possessions, owning third downs, and protecting the football are what separate a 10-win team from a championship one.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: How Penn State’s offense can fuel a 2025 championship run
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