It’s time to get hyped Nittany Lions fans.
On Saturday, Penn State officially revealed its season opening game for 2023: a matchup with West Virginia in primetime, live from Beaver Stadium.
“Season Opener. Saturday Night. Happy Valley,” the university tweeted. “#WeAre.”
Season Opener.
Saturday Night.
Happy Valley.#WeAre pic.twitter.com/2tfWI4ru3n— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) May 6, 2023
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The football world reacted to the announcement on Twitter.
“I can’t wait for this,” a fan said.
I can’t wait for this https://t.co/H4D6CNfh1i
— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) May 6, 2023
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“This atmosphere is going to be crazy,” another replied.
This atmosphere is going to be crazy https://t.co/ooBfn1XZZ3
— the S zone (@the_S_zone) May 6, 2023
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“On N.B.C.,” noted Jeff Potrykus.
On N.B.C. https://t.co/QLufW3jPdD
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) May 6, 2023
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“LET’S GOOOOOOOO.”
LET’S GOOOOOOOO https://t.co/EZOxHa0rjV
— nick (@DrewAllarSZN) May 6, 2023
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“Umm… I’m a grown man and this just made me feel like I’m 5 and it’s Christmas morning, waiting for everyone to wake up!” a user commented.
Umm… I’m a grown man and this just made me feel like I’m 5 and it’s Christmas morning, waiting for everyone to wake up! #WeAre https://t.co/pkWpVQZVPK
— Marc Rulli (@marc_rulli) May 6, 2023
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“Saturday night’s alright for fighting … Mountaineers vs. Nittany Lions … Under the lights, at home to kick off the season for the first time since 2001. It’ll also be the first ever Big Ten Saturday Night on NBC.”
Saturday night’s alright for fighting 🥊
Mountaineers ⛰️ vs Nittany Lions 🦁
Under the lights, at home to kick off the season for the first time since 2001. It’ll also be the first ever Big Ten Saturday Night on NBC https://t.co/cyMceqz5ZE
— Dylan Price (@dylanprice27) May 6, 2023
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Fall can’t come soon enough.