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A weird past connection between Steelers' Will Howard and Drew Allar
TL;DR
Will Howard and Drew Allar, potential key players for the Steelers in 2026, have a past connection from their college days. They faced each other on the field in a game on November 2, 2024.
Key points
- Will Howard and Drew Allar are young quarterbacks for the Steelers.
- Their past connection includes a college matchup on November 2, 2024.
- Aaron Rodgers' potential retirement could elevate their roles in 2026.
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Will Howard and Drew Allar could end up being quite important to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 season.
If Aaron Rodgers retires, in particular, the spotlight will be thrust upon these two young quarterbacks.
It won't be the first time they've battled on a field, although this time it's on the same team.
They matched up in college on Nov. 2, 2024, when Howard played his lone season at Ohio State and Allar was at Penn State.
It was an odd game, ending just 20-13 as defenses ruled the day.
Howard threw a pick-six in the first quarter, spotting Penn State a 10-0 lead.
He rebounded to throw a pair of touchdowns: 25 yards to Emeka Egbuka and 21 yards to Brandon Inniss.
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Howard, en route to a national championship, went 16-for-24 for 182 yards and ran 12 times for 24 yards. Ohio State improved to 7-1.
It was Penn State's first loss, and Allar was rough. Against a fierce Buckeyes defense, he was just 12-for-20 for 146 yards and an interception, also running 10 times (including sacks) for 31 yards.
Tyler Warren, who became a first-round pick, ran three times for 47 yards and caught four passes for 47 yards.
Q&A
What teams did Will Howard and Drew Allar play for in college?
Will Howard played for Ohio State, while Drew Allar played for Penn State.
When did Will Howard and Drew Allar face each other in college?
They faced each other on November 2, 2024.
How could Aaron Rodgers' retirement impact the Steelers' 2026 season?
If Aaron Rodgers retires, Will Howard and Drew Allar may become crucial players for the Steelers' quarterback position.