Barnes spent the last three seasons as a graduate assistant working with the defensive line.
Trying to get to Des Moines for Penn State's first March Madness game since 2011? We've got you covered.
While you were in Fort Lauderdale or Cabo, you may have missed some of the happenings back here in State College or in the Penn State sports world.
The men's team has three consecutive wins over top-10 teams.
National college football writer Bruce Feldman ranked Franklin above Ryan Day and Lincoln Riley.
Penn State is 7-4 against the spread this season when playing as at least a three-point underdog.