Mizzou Lands Highly Touted Quarterback Transfer Beau Pribula

Late Sunday evening, Penn State quarterback transfer Beau Pribula officially announced his commitment to the Missouri Tigers, positioning himself to compete for the starting quarterback job next season.

The highly touted quarterback transfer was primarily utilized for his rushing abilities during his two years at Penn State. As the backup quarterback, Pribula brought significant value to the Nittany Lions' offense, recording 94 carries for 571 yards and 10 touchdowns during his time with the program.

Pribula made national headlines last week when he faced a difficult decision about entering the transfer portal. With Penn State advancing to the College Football Playoff but the transfer signing window closing before he could visit potential schools, Pribula was forced to prioritize pursuing a starting job over remaining with his team for their playoff run.

“The current NCAA postseason model creates a challenge for student-athletes,” Pribula wrote. “The overlapping CFB playoff and transfer portal timeline has forced me into an impossible decision. After speaking at length with my family and coaches, it is with a heavy heart that I announce my intentions to enter the transfer portal and depart from the team to explore opportunities elsewhere.”

After news emerged that Drew Allar would remain at Penn State next season, with just two years of eligibility left Pribula decided to seek a starting role elsewhere. Among his potential suitors were Iowa, UCF, Ole Miss, and Indiana, but he ultimately chose the Tigers, where he will compete with Sam Horn and Drew Pyne for the starting quarterback job next season.

Pribula hails from Central York High School in Pennsylvania, located about 80 miles west of Spring-Ford High School, the alma mater of four-star quarterback commit Matt Zollers. Adding Pribula to the roster is expected to benefit Zollers’ development, as he will have the opportunity to learn from a fellow Pennsylvanian before potentially stepping into the starting role in the future.

The big question mark for Pribula will be his ability to throw the ball downfield, as he had limited opportunities to showcase his passing skills at Penn State. Pribula attempted just 56 passes during his time with the Nittany Lions, leaving it unclear how head coach Eli Drinkwitz will choose to utilize him in Missouri's offense.