The Nittany Lions have high expectations heading into this season after making the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament in consecutive years.
The game will support adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention.
She previously spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach.
Penn State is 3-0 against the Pioneers in its history.
Penn State joins Nebraska and Wisconsin as Big Ten teams in the top 10.
The Nittany Lions have their first preseason accolades ahead of their first game on August 14.