The sophomore running back was named to the list of 18 for the award given to college football's best player.
Freshman Blake Gillikin found himself among 66 of the nation's best punters Monday as the Ray Guy Award announced its preliminary round of candidates.
Sophomore Saquon Barkley picked up his second Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors this season following a career-high 277 yards of total offense at Purdue.
This week's Gameday Observations include an empty Ross-Ade Stadium and the ever-frightening Purdue Pete.
Barkley had a career day against the Boilermakers in a 62-24 win.
Penn State moves up to No. 20 this week in the AP Top 25 after stomping Purdue 62-24.