Penn State football is (almost) back in Beaver Stadium. But for now, an away game will have to do.

Penn State is scheduled to kick off against West Virginia at noon on Saturday, August 31. While it’s certainly not a game in Beaver Stadium, the battle ahead between these two teams still brings a sense of spirit and excitement to the Happy Valley air.

Whether you’re making the trip down those country roads to West Virginia, tailgating from your couch (please save it from being burned) at home, or just simply need some music that matches the energy in the air — we’ve got a playlist for you.

From staples like “Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill to “The Boys Are Back In Town” by Thin Lizzy, this playlist is sure to get you feeling the good Penn State football vibes. Turn your speaker up and get the music pumping because before you know it, we’ll be back in Beaver Stadium for real.

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Ally Eaton

Ally is a junior public relations major from York, Pennsylvania and is Onward State's Social Media Manager. She gets to write awesome feature stories and create epic content for our social media pages. Ally is a lover of country music and Trader Joe's. If you'd like to discuss March Madness or your most creative coffee order, feel free to contact her on Twitter @allyeaton31 or in her inbox [email protected].

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