"It is incredibly frustrating and disappointing Penn State will be starting our Big Ten football slate next year on the road for the eighth-straight season and for the 13th time in the last 14 years."
The living landmark has hosted 800 students at each home football game since 1998 and an estimated 5,600 students over a typical season.
Students will now receive a non-transferable wristband which they will be required to show to enter the student section.
The Nittany Lions will travel to Illinois to open its conference slate on the road for the 13th time in the last 14 seasons.
He'll be honored with an on-campus salute at Beaver Stadium ahead of his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Many analysts believe Penn State will take on Wake Forest in the Orange Bowl.