The former "iCarly" star will visit Penn State at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, for a free lecture in Schwab Auditorium.
The award is presented annually to the most outstanding freshman player in college football.
Seth Lundy, Jalen Pickett, Myles Dread, and Andrew Funk will serve as team captains this season.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday in the State College Municipal Building.
The country music star will come to Happy Valley as part of his "Home Team" tour.
Sophia Gladieux earned Big Ten Player of the Year and the conference's Offensive Player of the Year honors.