Saquon Barkley named best player for the upcoming NFL season

(WHTM) — Philadelphia Eagles running back and former Nittany Lion Saquon Barkley was named the best player in the NFL for this season.

Barkley ran for 2,005 yards and scored 13 touchdowns while helping lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory last season.

Barkley led the league in rushing and came close to breaking the NFL rushing record. Following Barkley for rushing yards was Derrick Henry, who had 1,921, Bijan Robinson had 1,456 yards, Jonathan Taylor had 1,431 yards and Jahmyr Gibbs had 1,412 yards.

Following Barkley on the list was Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

Miami’s wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who had 1,799 yards receiving, was last year’s top player on the list, which ranks the top 100 players for the year.

Current NFL Players are the ones who vote for who they think had the best season.

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Here’s a look at Penn State’s regular season schedule for 2025 as they seek a return to the College Football Playoffs

August 30 – WIN vs. Nevada (46-11)

September 6 – vs. FIU, 12 p.m.

September 13 – vs. Villanova, 3:30 p.m.

September 27 – vs. Oregon, 7:30 p.m. (White Out)

October 4 – at UCLA, TBA

October 11 – vs. Northwestern, TBA (Stripe Out/Homecoming)

October 18 – at Iowa, TBA

November 1 – at Ohio State, TBA

November 15 – at Michigan State, TBA

November 22 – vs Nebraska, TBA

November 29 – at Rutgers, TBA

Penn State fans are also getting a look at changes inside Beaver Stadium amid a $700 million renovation.

During the 2025 season, fans will see 7,900 temporary bleacher seats installed on top of the suite level, along with temporary concession and restroom amenities for the season. The football program has said it will maintain one of the largest stadium capacities in the country.

Fans got their first look at the construction during the Blue-White Game earlier this year. Here’s what the construction looked like for the spring game.