Penn State Geared Up For 'Football Eve'

Football Eve returns to Beaver Stadium on Friday with a Penn State University pep rally at 7:45 p.m.

Fans can enjoy food and music outside of the stadium before the gates open at 7 p.m. During the pep rally, Nittany Lion seniors will be introduced and after Coach Joe Paterno addresses the crowd, a new stadium video will be shown.

The season opener against Youngstown State kicks off a noon on Saturday, but Nittany Lion fans have been waiting for this weekend for months.

Friday morning, dozens of die-hard fans set up camp at "Paternoville" and fans with tents and recreational vehicles said they wouldn't miss it for the world.

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