Former Penn State football quarterback Beau Pribula has committed to transfer to Virginia, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

Virginia has landed a commitment from Missouri quarterback transfer Beau Pribula, sources tell me and @JacquieFran_ for @CBSSports.

Was Mizzou’s starting QB this season. pic.twitter.com/YzJpsyX995

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 13, 2026

Pribula committed to Penn State in the Class of 2022 as a three-star recruit out of York, Pennsylvania, ranked as the No. 29 quarterback and No. 14 player in the state, according to 247Sports’ Composite rankings. He committed in August 2020 and enrolled alongside future starting quarterback Drew Allar.

Pribula redshirted as a true freshman, not appearing in any games behind Allar and Sean Clifford. After Clifford graduated, Pribula became the backup quarterback, but played considerably more than the average backup due to his running ability. For the next two seasons, the 6’2″ signal caller would frequently enter games in wildcat formations, run-pass options, and designed runs.

In 24 games as a Nittany Lion, he went 37-for-58 for 424 passing yards, nine passing touchdowns, and one interception, mostly in garbage time or the rare occasion he entered due to an injury, like in Penn State’s comeback victory against Wisconsin in 2024. He made his money in the ground game, running 94 times for 571 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns, averaging 6.1 yards per carry.

Pribula became a fan favorite at Penn State, but after Allar announced a return for his senior season in 2025, he entered the transfer portal to get a starting opportunity after three years as a backup. The timing, coming right before Penn State’s playoff game against SMU, became a national story.

He committed to Missouri and battled Sam Horn for the starting gig, only to win it by default when Horn got hurt against Central Arkansas in late August. Pribula had his ups and downs at Missouri, leading the Tigers to a 5-0 start before narrowly losing to No. 9 Alabama at home. SEC play would prove challenging for Pribula, as he struggled before suffering an ankle injury against Vanderbilt in late October.

He returned to start the team’s final two regular-season games. In 10 games, he had a 67.4 completion percentage, 1,941 passing yards, 17 total touchdowns, and nine interceptions with 297 rushing yards on just 3.1 yards per carry.

He took visits to Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, and even Washington during the Demond Williams Jr. saga, but ultimately decided to finish his collegiate career in Virginia, where he’ll likely face off with former teammate and now-Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and James Franklin during rivalry week in late November.