The time has come, again.

Following a 33-30 overtime win at USC, Penn State football jumped up one spot to No. 3 on this week’s AP Poll, making this a 6-0 start to the season. But, just like you, the Nittany Lions deserve a week off.

But just because there is no game this weekend doesn’t mean there aren’t loads of reasons to crack open a cold one — whether it’s with your parents, your friends, or even on your own.

So, sit back, relax, and get ready for this week’s official drinking game.

• Take a shot if you’re sad there is no Penn State football this weekend. Sorry, we had to start with an easy one.
• Take a nice loooong sip if you hear “Zombie Nation” at a daylong.
• Finish your drink if anyone mentions the words “bye-week blues.” Yes, we’re all feeling it.
• Take a shot if someone in your group says, “At least we’re undefeated this weekend.” Try and find the silver lining, folks.
• Crack open another drink if you end up watching a random Big Ten game instead. It’s not the same, but it’ll have to do.
• Take a sip every time you think of the USC game
• Take a sip every time you think of the Wisconsin game.
• Take a sip every time you think of any game ever.
• Cheers to someone next to you if someone says, “Warren for Heisman.”
• If your parents are in town for Parents and Families Weekend, take a shot with them. Why not?
• Take a long sip if you hear a dad yelling the “We Are!” chant.
• If Michigan loses to Illinois, take a celebratory sip. Michigan still sucks.
• After you’ve finished your drink, crack open another one. There can’t be that much to do during the bye week, anyway.
• After you’ve opened your drink, work on finishing it. The Nittany Lions will be back next week.

As always, have fun, stay safe, and drink responsibly!

About the Author

Ericka Apolskis

Ericka is a senior studying broadcast journalism from Tomball, Texas. Her favorite movie is Remember the Titans and she can play Piano Man on the harmonica. You can follow her on Instagram @erickaslens, or if you want to reach out, email eja5676@psu.edu.

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