Penn State scored three touchdowns of 70 or more yards in its dominant win over Illinois.
Penn State won its fourth consecutive game Saturday night, setting itself up well for a bowl invite.
Under normal circumstances, student-athletes would need to wait as much as a full calendar year before becoming eligible to compete.
Shaka Toney, Jayson Oweh, Lamont Wade, Jaquan Brisker, and Joey Porter Jr. all earned Big Ten postseason honors.
Penn State's seniors made a huge impact in the team's win over Michigan State Saturday.
Penn State's defense came up big in the second half and allowed the Nittany Lions to fight their way back.