The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously approved a resolution labelling February 17 through February 23 "THON Week."
Penn State football is ranked among college football's elite teams in ESPN's preseason FPI rankings.
Police also determined the death was not related to any known fraternity activity.
The Nittany Lions climbed all the way into the top 10 in this week's edition of the AP Top 25 poll.
Penn State wrestling added No. 2 170-pound recruit Trey Kibe to its class on Sunday afternoon.
Students who will be at THON can donate their tickets to the families of THON children.