UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium with a 3:30 p.m. matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday. The game airs on BTN and the Penn State Sports Network (airtime 2 p.m.). Penn State will don its "Generations of Greatness" uniforms. The game is presented by EQT.
COVID-19 Safety
- Under current Big Ten guidance, public tickets will not be sold for 2020 Penn State football games. Fans are encouraged to cheer the Nittany Lions on from afar through virtual initiatives.
- The University in conjunction with the Borough of State College, has discouraged visitors in the interests of public health and safety.
- Tailgating is not permitted on game days in any University parking lots. More information can be found here: https://bit.ly/34pBX6c.
- Tailgating or gathering on campus and/or in University parking lots is not permitted and will be monitored closely.
- If fans choose to gather at their home, Penn State recommends following local health and safety guidelines as Nittany Nation virtually comes together on football Saturdays.
Generations of Greatness
- Penn State is turning back the clock for its "Generations of Greatness" game, as the Nittany Lions will don uniforms with design elements from uniforms past.
- Penn State is wearing its "Generations of Greatness" uniforms for the third time in the last four seasons. The threads debuted in 2017 against Indiana (W, 45-14) and Penn State donned them again last season against Purdue (W, 35-7).
Nail Biters
- Penn State has won the last six games against Iowa, but the last three have each been decided by just one possession.
- In 2017, former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley threw a "walk-off" touchdown as time expired for a 21-19 victory.
- In 2018, the Nittany Lion defense came up big late, as former safety Nick Scott made an interception on first-and-goal at the 3-yard line with 3:18 remaining to preserve a 30-24 win.
- Last season, former defensive lineman Robert Windsor recorded 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks and safety Jaquan Brisker's first interception as a Nittany Lion set up the game-deciding touchdown, as Penn State won, 17-12.
Washington Starting Strong
- True freshman wide receiver Parker Washington is the only freshman (true and redshirt) to have three 70 or more-yard receiving yard games in his team's first four games this season.
- Additionally, he ranks among the top five of his classmates in receiving touchdowns (3), receiving yards per game (56.3) and receptions per game (4.8).
Oweh Making Stops
- Defensive lineman Jayson Oweh has made 27 tackles in the first four games, becoming just the second Penn State defensive lineman since 2000 to total 25 or more since DaQuan Jones in 2013 (25).
- His 6.8 tackles per game rank 12th in the nation among defensive linemen.
The Opposition
- Iowa enters with a 2-2 record, bouncing back from a pair of season-opening losses decided by a combined five points with a pair of convincing wins decided by a combined 70 points.
- The Hawkeye defense ranks among the nation's best, allowing less than 15 points per game this season.
- The defensive unit is highlighted by its pass defense, which has tallied an interception in each of its last 11 games since facing Penn State last season. On offense, Iowa's 31.0-point scoring average is its best since 2002.
Virtual Valley Experience
- Penn State Athletics will implement the Virtual Valley Experience, presented by Aquafina, as a way to virtually bring Nittany Lion fans to football game days, including having a presence in Beaver Stadium.
- Virtual Valley will also give fans behind-the-scenes access to the Penn State football program all season long.
- Fans can visit the site at www.GoPSUsports.com/virtualvalley for more information on any the initiatives.
The Unrivaled Pregame Show
- The Unrivaled Pregame Show, presented by Highmark, airs at 12:30 p.m. This new show will bring the game day experience into fans' homes by highlighting the traditions and fan experiences which make Penn State the best game experience in the country.
- The Unrivaled Postgame Show, returning for its second season, recaps the game with coach and student-athlete interviews. Both programs are available to fans for free on LionVision, Facebook LIVE and Twitter.
Additional virtual initiatives for the 2020 football season include:
- Fan Photos on Beaver Stadium Videoboard: Fans can show their support of Penn State football student-athletes by posting photos on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #PSUPride. Photos will be featured on the videoboards in Beaver Stadium during home games and on the Virtual Valley Experience website.
- Unrivaled Podcast: Unrivaled: The Official Podcast of Penn State Football, presented by Rocket Mortgage, returns for its second season with new episodes each Thursday.
- Virtual Tailgate of the Game Contest, presented by Weis Markets: Each game day, fans will be asked to share photos of their socially distant or virtual tailgates on social media, using #PSUPride. The fans showing the most Penn State spirit will be selected as the Tailgate of the Game and claim a prize from the Nittany Lion Club.
- Behind the Mic: The Penn State Sports Network brings fans into the radio booth with Steve Jones and Jack Ham. Watch and listen to Steve and Jack as they broadcast the game and it will be streamed on LionVision and Facebook Live (Penn State Nittany Lions account). Please note, this video feed does not show the game.
- Trivia Contest, presented by Utz: Each week at halftime of the game, fans will have the opportunity to participate in the Penn State Football-themed trivia contest. The link to the trivia contest will be posted on the Penn State Football social channels on Friday of game week.
- Nittany Lion Club Tailgate Cookbook Recipe of the Week: The Nittany Lion Club will feature its Recipe of the Week, presented by Weis Markets, each Wednesday.
- Zoom Backgrounds: Penn State Athletics has a variety of virtual Zoom backgrounds, including tailgate lot views, available by clicking here.
The 2020 Penn State Football Season is presented by PSECU.