After losing five players to the NWSL Draft, the Nittany Lions reloaded and are rated as one of the nation's top teams.
The matchup was previously reported by college basketball insider Jon Rothstein.
You can watch Penn State's favorite son at 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday.
The award is given annually to the best linebacker in college football.
Penn State had topped the preseason poll every year since 2003.
Barker said he is still considering Penn State.