🦁 The Official Daily Newsletter For Penn State Athletics

Good morning, Nittany Lions! Micah Parsons is one of the 10 best players in the NFL!

What else are we serving up in today’s Brew?

🏈 Texas two-step
⚽ Women’s home opener
🦁 And much, much more!

With the U.S. facing a national blood supply crisis, Nittany Lions across the country are being called to action. 

Donate blood between Aug. 12 and Dec. 4, then log your donation for Penn State to help us compete for a $1 million grant through the Abbott and Big Ten “We Give Blood” drive.

Every donation counts. Let’s show the country what Nittany Nation can do!

🔺 Tops In Texas! Penn State running back James Peoples and wide receiver Chase Sowell have been named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award watch list, given to the top offensive player in college football who played high school or college football in Texas!

🏈 READ MORE: Peoples, Sowell Tabbed To Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

🔺 Home Opener! After playing its first two matches on the road, Penn State women’s soccer is at home today, hosting Bucknell at 7:30 p.m. at Jeffrey Field!

⚽ PREVIEW: MATCH DAY — Penn State WSOC vs. Bucknell

🔺 Deep In The Heart Of Texas! Penn State women’s volleyball is in Arlington, Texas today to compete at the Spikes Under the Lights event at AT&T Stadium along with Nebraska, SMU and Florida!

The four powerhouse programs will take the court in a fast-paced tournament featuring two semifinal matchups followed by a winner-take-all championship, with $1 million on the line. The Nittany Lions play SMU in their semifinal matchup.

🔺 Watch Out! The Penn State field hockey trio of Sienna Dunn, Ella Gaitan and Lara Pyle have been named Players to Watch by the Big Ten ahead of the Nittany Lions’ season opener tomorrow against Virginia!

🏑 READ MORE: Trio of Nittany Lions Selected as Big Ten Players to Watch

🔺 Record Setter! We have 9 days until Penn State football is back on the field for its season opener at home against Marshall on Saturday, September 5!

Trace McSorley, who wore No. 9 for the Nittany Lions from 2015-18, passed for 9,899 yards and 77 touchdowns during his time at Penn State, both school records at the time. McSorley added 30 rushing touchdowns in his career, the seventh-most in program history.

🔺 It’s A Theme! Penn State Athletics has announced game day themes for the 2026 football season presented by PSECU!

🏈 READ MORE: 2026 Penn State Football Game Themes Announced

Thursday, August 27
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Bucknell @ 7:30 p.m. | B1G+
🏐 Women’s Volleyball at Spikes Under the Lights @ 9 p.m. (Arlington, Texas) | TNT

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🦁 Have a great Thursday, everyone!