The Big Ten Conference announced its 2025 All-Conference football teams on Wednesday, and despite a turbulent season, several Penn State Nittany Lions were recognized for their individual excellence.
While no Penn State players took home major individual awards this year, the defense and special teams units were well-represented.
Third-Team All-Big Ten
Three Nittany Lions earned Third-Team honors:
- Dani Dennis-Sutton (DE): The junior defensive end was a unanimous Third-Team selection by both the coaches and media. Dennis-Sutton stepped up as the leader of the defensive line following Abdul Carter’s departure to the NFL, consistently generating pressure and playing the run effectively.
- Amare Campbell (LB): In his first full season as a starter, Campbell was named Third-Team All-Big Ten by the media (Honorable Mention by coaches). His 61-yard fumble return touchdown against Rutgers was a season highlight that helped clinch bowl eligibility.
- Gabriel Nwosu (P): The powerful punter was recognized by the coaches as a Third-Team selection, flipping the field consistently for the Nittany Lions throughout the season.
Honorable Mentions
A host of other players received Honorable Mention recognition:
- A.J. Harris (CB): Coaches & Media
- Zane Durant (DT): Coaches & Media
- King Mack (S): Coaches & Media
- Zakee Wheatley (S): Coaches & Media
- Nick Singleton (KR): Coaches & Media (Special Teams)
- Ryan Barker (K): Coaches & Media
- Tyler Duzansky (LS): Media
- Audavion Collins (CB): Media
Singleton and Allen’s Snub?
Notably absent from the top three teams were running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Despite both having strong finishes to the season—with Allen breaking the school’s all-time rushing record and Singleton setting the career touchdown mark—the depth of running back talent in the expanded Big Ten likely contributed to them missing out on higher honors. Singleton did receive Honorable Mention recognition as a kick returner.
The Nittany Lions (6-6) now turn their attention to their upcoming bowl game, with an announcement expected on Sunday, December 7.