D'Elia pioneered Penn State's introduction of the White Out in 2004 and the recurring presence of Zombie Nation.
Penn State noted that the team "overcame a lot of adversity and banded together through unprecedented circumstances."
Former Penn State linebacker Jason Cabinda has been working to encourage STEM education in Detroit schools.
A handful of Centre County leaders will speak outside of the HUB on Sunday, October 23, which is one day ahead of the Pennsylvania voter registration deadline.
Beaver Stadium is adding loaded mac and cheese to the gameday concessions.
Apke, who was previously released back in August, has signed to the team's practice squad.