True freshman Josiah Zayas has emerged as a defensive standout for Penn State during a challenging football season.

Chase Sowell and Josiah Zayas shine as Penn State's players of the week despite the team's loss to Michigan.

Penn State cornerback Josiah Zayas is a true freshman who is emerging as one of the best players on the defense.

The Nittany Lions' defense earned high marks, but the offense's grades cratered.

Penn State struggled in a loss to Wisconsin but James Peoples and Josiah Zayas stood out as players of the game.

Through all the changes Penn State's roster has seen over the last nine months, one position group has remained relatively unchanged. The Nittany Lions retained starting cornerbacks Daryus Dixson, Audavion Collins and Zion Tracy. The three defensive backs made a combined 24 starts a season ago and were primed to start even more games this …

The Nittany Lions identified some new defensive standouts in a 45-0 win over Marshall at Beaver Stadium.

The Nittany Lions' top players vs. Marshall didn't necessarily deliver the biggest stats.

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell speaks on which freshmen have stood out in camp and what to expect from them in the future.