True freshman Blake Gillikin immediately made an impact on special teams in the Nittany Lions' season opener, as the Smyrna, Ga., native's big leg helped pin Kent State deep.
Game days are always a little bit of a "choose your own adventure," experience, but if you're not sure what to expect or when to go where, here's a general timeline of being a student on football Saturday.
The saying goes that timing is everything. Despite their different places in life, pure coincidence helped sparked a connection that would bring two Penn Staters together forever. That's right: Love Stories are back.
James Franklin's Nittany Lions get their season underway at home in Beaver Stadium for the first time since 2011 with a rather familiar opponent in Kent State.
Tailgating is an art, and arriving at Beaver Stadium in just the right state and at just the right time is critical. For those first timers, we've got just what you need to ensure your first day of pre-game fun goes smoothly.
Nyeem Wartman-White is a man who likes his Crocs. Oh, he also can't wait to be back in Beaver Stadium, too. Saturday's season opener with Kent State marks 643 days in between home action for No. 5.