The award is given annually to the best linebacker in college football.
Penn State had topped the preseason poll every year since 2003.
Barker said he is still considering Penn State.
The Nittany Lions added 17 transfers and 15 freshmen.
Alyssa Naeher and Sam Coffey have never even heard the word "kilometer" before.
The Nittany Lions moved up five spots from their No. 13 ranking at the end of the 2023 season.