James Franklin did not describe the injury as "season-ending."
After suffering a season-ending injury in 2023, defensive tackle Ford is making an impact in fall camp.
The award is given annually to the best linebacker in college football.
Barker said he is still considering Penn State.
The award is given annually to the college football's most outstanding defensive player.
The Nittany Lions moved up five spots from their No. 13 ranking at the end of the 2023 season.