Penn State football on Friday released its schedule of game themes for the upcoming season. After fans learned that the White Out will take place against Ohio State on Sept. 29, the athletic department also nailed down dates for the Stripe Out and Military Appreciation Day (among others).
The Stripe Out will take place against Michigan State on Oct. 13, which will be doubling up as the Homecoming game. Nothing like a pink “S” in a striped Beaver Stadium.
September 1 vs. Appalachian State – Youth Sports, Spirit Day for Young Cheer & Dance.
Penn State’s season opener against Appalachian State on Sept. 1 will be themed Youth Sports and Spirit Day for Young Cheer & Dance. Spirit Day will include a pre-game dance clinic and an opportunity to show some moves on the field at halftime.
September 15 vs. Kent State – Blue Band Jam, All-University Day, Community Heroes Recognition, Scout Jamboree
Following a trip to Pittsburgh, the Nittany Lions will return home and take on Kent State on Sept. 15. That matchup will feature a flurry of themes including the pre-game Blue Band performance in the Bryce Jordan Center. Student representatives also will be recognized at halftime as part of All-University Day. You can learn more about the day’s events here.
September 29 vs. Ohio State – White Out
Of course, the White Out will take place in late September against a familiar White Out foe. There’s only one rule here: Wear white. You can buy the official White Out shirt on the Penn State bookstore website.
October 13 vs. Michigan State – Homecoming, Stripe Out, Varsity “S” Day, Faculty and Staff Day, Celebrate Agriculture
For the fourth straight season, Beaver Stadium will hold a Stripe Out. Held against Rutgers, Temple, and Nebraska in prior years, the Michigan State is certainly a worthy opponent. More information about color coordination will be released in the summer. The Homecoming court ceremonies will also take place at halftime, but apparently Penn State football missed the message
Looks like @GoPSUsports didn’t get the memo. pic.twitter.com/CraqFLpD5Q
— Kevin Horne (@KevinHornePSU) April 20, 2018
October 27 vs. Iowa – Military Appreciation Day, Seats for Servicemembers
Military Appreciation Day this fall means a matchup against the visiting Hawkeyes during which veterans and military families will be honored. Any fans who are interested in donating their tickets to servicemembers are encouraged to do so and can learn more about that here.
November 10 vs. Wisconsin – THON Day
The THON ribbon will grace the student section when the Badgers come to town in what figures to be another great matchup between two Big Ten powerhouses.
November 24 vs. Maryland – Senior Day, Penn State Parents & Families Tailgate, Educator Appreciation
Penn State seniors will be honored in Beaver Stadium for the last home game of their careers. Penn State football hopes parents will stick around after Thanksgiving to catch the final home game of the season and educators are also able to receive a discount for tickets to this game. Penn State fans can vote for an Educator of the Year here.
