Sandusky appeared remotely before Special-Presiding Judge Maureen Skerda on Tuesday.
No witnesses are expected to be called at the September 8 hearing.
Sandusky's 45 counts remain intact or what is next for him
The September 8 hearing was scheduled to examine Ryan Rittmeyer's recantation of his 2012 testimony.
Sandusky has claimed his innocence since the 2012 trial.
Sandusky was convicted in June 2012 on 45 counts, including the sexual abuse of 10 boys.