Josiah Zayas became the first freshman to start on Penn State's defense since 2015.
Penn State hasn't played in The Palestra in 41 years.
"I really try to take advantage and take full advantage and opportunity I can with the platform, because I come from nothing."
Deverka is Penn State's first defensive honoree since 2023.
Penn State dropped a series to Indiana State in The Bahamas to open the 2026 season.
Convincingly beating a non-conference foe isn't for everybody.