Defensive tackle Austin Johnson has been playing at a high level since 2013, but the Galloway, N.J. native is finally garnering the nationwide respect he deserves.
After Josh Gattis took home wide receiver coach of the week honors last week, defensive line coach Sean Spencer earned the same award for his position this week.
With players like Navarro Bowman and Sean Lee rejuvenating their careers despite having a histories of injuries, here's how notable Penn State players fared in week eight of the NFL season.
With a 7-2 record already, Penn State is bowl eligible and looking forward what bowl season may have in store. A strong finish to the season could mean a return to a New Year's Day bowl for the Nittany Lions.
Relive Penn State's steamrolling of Illinois with our photo story.
Penn State football received votes for the first time since the preseason poll, where it was also No. 31.