The "pink headband" is one of 15 players in contention to receive the prestigious award.
The masking order will be lifted when 70% of Pennsylvanian adults are fully vaccinated.
"The war against COVID-19 is not yet done...The tool that we have to mitigate this spread is vaccination."
Olivia Dirks and Kristin O'Neill were both awarded major awards for their performance in the 2021 season.
For the first time ever, a Penn Stater is hosting "Saturday Night Live."
Penn State won its fourth consecutive game Sunday and completed its first series sweep of the season.