UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State alumni, students and fans traveling to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl can cheer on their Nittany Lions at the Cotton Bowl Pep Rally at AT&T Stadium's West Plaza Dec. 28 and participate in volunteer opportunities and pre-game events leading up to game day.
Pep Rally
The pep rally will be next to AT&T Stadium, within the Goodyear Huddle Up Fan Fest located in the Miller Lite (West) Plaza. Fans traveling with the official Penn State tour package will be bussed to the pep rally from their hotel; fans not on the tour can access the pep rally area with a game ticket.
Tailgate
Happening concurrently with the pep rally, a tailgate is scheduled within AT&T Stadium, featuring a tailgate-inspired brunch. From the tailgate, fans can visit the pep rally and watch team warm-ups once they begin on the field. The tailgate is included within the official Penn State tour package, and fans not on the tour can purchase a tailgate ticket online.
Community Service
On Dec. 27, the Penn State and Memphis alumni associations are teaming up for a community service project at I Can Still Shine. This is the third consecutive year the Penn State Alumni Association has collaborated with the opposing team's alumni association, and previous community service projects have been held during the Fiesta Bowl and Citrus Bowl. Alumni and fans interested in volunteering can RSVP online.
Battle of the Bands
Later that day (Dec. 27), fans are invited to support the Blue Band at Battle of the Bands, set for 3-4 p.m., in the plaza at Texas Live! The event will be between the Texas Rangers' new Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium. The family friendly event is free and open to everyone.
For information on joining the Nittany Lion Club and reserving new 2020 season tickets, as well as club seating in Beaver Stadium, fans can visit www.PSUnrivaled.com, call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office weekdays from 9 a.m-4:30 p.m.
