The Nittany Lions are a win away from clinching their first-ever College Football Playoff berth.
This year's senior class has had a tumultuous college career.
Barkley is on a historic trajectory with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Nolan Rucci, JB Nelson, Cooper Cousins, Eagan Boyer, and J'ven Williams are among those who could see more playing time.
Penn State was seeded No. 6 and is projected to face No. 11-seeded Indiana.
The award is given to the country's best assistant coach.