Penn State football's co-defensive coordinator and safeties will receive an on-campus salute at his alma mater this Saturday.
Clifford joins Jahan Dotson on the award's final watch list.
Penn State's touchback titan has locked down his second conference accolade of the season.
Former key Penn State offensive lineman Michal Menet re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday.
Micah Parsons and Odafe Oweh both look like early Defensive Rookie of the Year contenders.
In Penn State's 38-17 win over Villanova, Clifford threw for a career-high 401 yards and a career-high-tying four touchdowns.