When Penn State athletics announced a change in the team’s arrival, many fans were unsure of the new tradition and how it would go. But after seeing this video, hopefully fans can warm up to the idea.

Instead of dropping the players off right outside the tunnel, as has been the case for years, the Blue Buses now stop at Gate A by Nittanyville. Fans then made a human tunnel for the players to walk through into the stadium.

Here’s our coverage of the new entrance, highlighted by a video from Onward State’s video team of Aaron Andrews, Anthony Lestochi, and Jack Lukow.

The Blue Band, Cheerleaders, and Lionettes are outside the stadium to welcome the team! pic.twitter.com/SkK1bYVS0D

— Onward State (@OnwardState) September 6, 2014

The first thing James Franklin does when he gets off the bus? Hugs his daughters, of course! pic.twitter.com/00Tc4eDGIU

— Onward State (@OnwardState) September 6, 2014

Thousands of fans gathered to make a human tunnel for the players to walk through on their way into the stadium. pic.twitter.com/EJNYOxF4sS

— Onward State (@OnwardState) September 6, 2014

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Alex Robinson

Alex Robinson was Onward State's Acting Managing Editor/Resident Old Man. He lived in Harrisburg almost his whole life, but he says he's from California -- where he was born -- because that's more fun. He loves cats and Chinese food, but only separately. He met both Ben Affleck and Kanye West within a half hour, so the three of them are basically best friends. If you want to hear his #scorching #hot #takes, you can follow him at @ARobinsonPSU or email him at alexrobinson@onwardstate.com.

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