The Nittany Lions stay put at No. 11 for the second consecutive week.
James Franklin confirmed Washington's injury status in his Tuesday press conference.
A two-sack game from Micah Parsons was among the highlights from several Nittany Lions in the NFL during Week 11.
The majority of projections see the Nittany Lions facing off with Ole Miss in Orlando.
The Nittany Lions are 5-0 against the spread in their last five games.
This is the fifth time this season a Nittany Lion running back has won the award.