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Penn State Football: Saquon Barkley Named as Heisman Trophy Candidate by ESPN

Penn State sophomore running back Saquon Barkley has been named by ESPn as a sleeper contender for the Heisman Trophy.

Following his outstanding freshman campaign, it’s no surprise that Saquon Barkley is earning some early recognition and attention heading into the 2016 season. Wednesday, a college football roundtable from ESPN named Barkley among five sleeper candidates to challenge for the Heisman Trophy this season.

College football roundtable: sleeper Heisman candidates https://t.co/XHdJj3FfGz

— ESPN Big Ten (@ESPN_BigTen) May 18, 2016

Barkley enjoyed a fantastic freshman season for the Nittany Lions and will look to put up even bigger numbers in 2016.