On his debut for the Philadelphia Eagles, former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Green Bay Packers.

Barkley ran the ball 24 times for 109 yards and two rushing touchdowns, while also racking up two catches for 23 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown during the win.

Barkley, a Pennsylvania native, played for the Nittany Lions from 2015-17. During his time in Happy Valley, Barkley established himself as one of the best running backs that college football has ever seen.

Barkley finished his collegiate career as Penn State’s all-time rushing touchdown and total touchdown leader before getting drafted at No. 2 overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL draft.

About the Author

Dillon Williams

Dillon is a senior from Brooklyn. New York, majoring in Film Production and minoring in Photography. He's a photographer but also enjoys writing, watching sports and listening to music. If you ever want to see Dillon's work or what he's up to, you can follow him on Twitter and/or Instagram @dillonstyles_

How Centre County Voted In The 2026 Midterm Elections

Centre County saw a 55.32% voter turnout rate in the general election.

Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle From State College Hotel & Driving Drunk

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 12.

‘Blood In The Water’: Penn State Football Cornerback Audavion Collins & Secondary Elevating Surrounding Units

“He does a good job of making everyone else around him better because he’s the hardest-working guy on the field at all times.”