Penn State defensive end Carl Nassib is the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Nassib, a fifth-year senior, and redshirt junior defensive tackle Austin Johnson were named to the All-Big Ten first team. A former walk-on, Nassib leads the FBS in sacks at 15 1⁄2 and forced fumbles six. Freshman Saquon Barkley is the Big10 Newcomer of the Year. The Big 10 All Star team is voted on by the Big 10 Network.