Why He Left Penn State Before the Playoffs | Beau Pribula

In this episode, Adam Breneman sits down with Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula for a raw, emotional, and wide-ranging conversation, recorded right in Beau’s hometown of York, Pennsylvania. From living out his childhood dream at Penn State to navigating the complexities of the transfer portal, NIL, and a position battle with Drew Allar, Beau opens up like never before. He shares the behind-the-scenes story of leaving Penn State before the playoffs, how he chose Missouri, and why he feels like his journey is just beginning. They talk about leadership, doubt, money, pressure, and what it really means to compete, on and off the field. For the first time, Beau shares the moment he knew he could be a great college quarterback, what fans haven’t seen from him yet, and how he's using this next chapter to prove he belongs among the best in the country. Whether you’re a Penn State fan, a Missouri supporter, or just love college football, this is one of the most honest and insightful conversations you’ll hear all year. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $50 bonus from PrizePicks with code "NEXTUP": https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/NextUp For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@NextUpWithAdam?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM: INSTAGRAM | https://shorturl.at/d9IdQ X | https://x.com/NextUpWithAdam TIKTOK | https://shorturl.at/qasuc SPOTIFY | https://shorturl.at/5ZdaK APPLE PODCASTS | https://shorturl.at/mW49D CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 2:13 - Most proud moment of Beau’s career 4:53 - High School recruitment 8:46 - Committing to Penn State 10:52 - Biggest lesson from Drew Allar 11:40 - Being a hometown kid at Penn State 13:03 - Leaving Penn State 15:55 - Mindset through 2024 season 21:05 - Transfer Portal process 23:17 - Non-negotiables during portal process 24:42 - Missouri visit 28:24 - Arriving at Missouri 29:05 - NIL deal at Missouri 31:41 - Missouri spring ball 32:32 - Advice to 18-year-old Beau 33:34 - Goals at Missouri 35:17 - Being a spark at Penn State 38:14 - Best advice from a coach 39:44 - Investment strategy with NIL money 43:10 - Family 45:06 - Reflecting on time at Penn State 45:39 - Chip on Beau’s shoulder 48:12 - Beau’s why 48:52 - Best athlete at Penn State On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports. Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.