Barkley and Dozier are the only Nittany Lion true freshmen ever to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season .
Barkley 's 1,007 yards rushing broke a 32 - year old Penn State freshman rushing record ( 1,002 ) set by D.J Dozier in 1983 .
Barkley and D.J Dozier are the only Nittany Lion true freshmen ever to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season .
Barkley 's 1,007 yards rushing broke a 32 - year old Penn State freshman rushing record ( 1,002 ) set by D.J Dozier in 1983 .