The new era has plenty of familiar faces.
"I really try to take advantage and take full advantage and opportunity I can with the platform, because I come from nothing."
Deverka is Penn State's first defensive honoree since 2023.
Penn State dropped a series to Indiana State in The Bahamas to open the 2026 season.
Penn State holds a 40-4-1 all-time record against Temple.
Convincingly beating a non-conference foe isn't for everybody.