Saturday’s Penn State football spring practice will be modified and different from the traditional Blue-White scrimmage that unofficially serves as the kickoff of spring in Happy Valley, though the purpose remains the same: Uniting the Penn State family, even if it’s in a limited capacity.

This year, the Alumni Association will play a pivotal role in welcoming first-year students to one of the most memorable blue-and-white experiences — cheering on the Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium.

Freshmen will be in attendance throughout the lower level of Beaver Stadium, socially distanced in groups of three. Prior to the 1 p.m. scrimmage, there’ll be a pregame show that’ll introduce students to Penn State traditions such as the “We Are” cheer, blue-and-white shakers, and more.

Our student groups, Lion Ambassadors and Blue & White Society, will be part of the festivities, as will Alumni Association CEO Paul Clifford. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to win a football autographed by head coach James Frank Students through a contest on the Blue & White Society’s Instagram page. We’ll also share practice updates on The Football Letter Twitter account and our additional social channels.

While the S-Zone will be removed for Saturday’s practice to make room for seating, it’ll return for this season, continuing a tradition started and upheld by the Lion Ambassadors.

Athletics has announced additional opportunities to engage with the team during Saturday’s game, including a “We Are” challenge and spring digital poster, and you can read more on their website. Among the ways that alumni can stay connected to the game is by listening to the live radio broadcast from Beaver Stadium and by following along on Instagram for live check-ins from practice. Full details are at GoPSUSports.com.

Visit alumni.psu.edu for more info and learn more about our student groups the Lion Ambassadors and Blue & White Society online.

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