Barkley is one of 21 nominees for the award, given each year based on performance, leadership, character, and resiliency.
The Nittany Lions' two best forwards will be Penn State's nominees for the Hobey Baker Award for the second consecutive season.
Stefen Wisniewski's key blocks on a Jay Ajayi screen pass helped set up the Eagles' final field goal of the game en route to their 15-10 victory over Atlanta in the NFL Playoffs.
Penn State can sweep No. 6 Ohio State tonight with another strong effort in front of a student White Out at Pegula Ice Arena.
The sophomore duo has combined for 41 points this season while playing alongside Denis Smirnov on Penn State's top forward line.
Triplett scored the game-tying touchdown against then-No. 3 SMU in the 1948 Cotton Bowl and will be honored for his contributions in May of this year.