Tony Rojas named Penn State's nominee for Comeback Player of the Year

Tony Rojas of Penn State has been nominated for the Comeback Player of the Year award after overcoming a serious ACL injury that cut short his 2026 season. Rojas was a key part of the Nittany Lions' defense before the injury, accumulating 25 tackles and 2 sacks in just four games. His absence significantly impacted the team's defensive performance, leading to a concerning regression. Rojas's return is highly anticipated as he aims to restore stability to the defense amid changes in the squad. The Nittany Lions are counting on Rojas to lead a revamped defensive unit moving forward.

• 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Rojas headlines Penn State's Comeback Player of the year nominees