The Nittany Lions were ranked two spots behind Wisconsin after the Badgers fell 34-21 in the Big Ten championship game.
The Nittany Lions will take on No. 17 Memphis in this year's Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium.
The Nittany Lions sit two spots behind Wisconsin in this week's AP Top 25 poll.
The Nittany Lions served a season-high 11 aces in the 22-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-20 win over the Tigers.
Fries has started at right tackle in all 12 games for the Nittany Lions this year.
Penn State men's basketball got a reality check Saturday afternoon, as the Nittany Lions were embarrassed by Ohio State 106-74.