Beaver Stadium, oh, how we’ve missed you.

Penn State football’s 2026 season starts on Saturday against the Marshall Thundering Herd, and whether this will be your first or 50th season cheering on the Nittany Lions, it’s safe to say that we can all feel the excitement brewing in Happy Valley.

A sunny forecast for Saturday, propelling Penn State football into a new era behind a Stripe Out crowd, calls for one thing: a hype playlist to get you prepared for the season opener.

Whether you’re hosting a tailgate this weekend, attending one or many, watching the game from the student section, watching the game from home, or still trying to figure out how to get a student ticket (thinking of you), this playlist is guaranteed to immerse you in the excitement.

With the classics like “All Of the Lights” by Kanye West or “Kernkraft 400” by Zombie Nation, these songs are sure to get you into the perfect football mood.

Have an awesome gameday, and happy listening, folks!

About the Author

Ryan Smith

Ryan is a senior supply chain major from Long Island, NY, and one of the hosts of Onward State's Podcast, Podward State. In his free time, you can find him playing pickleball or relaxing on his porch. If you'd like to debate Long Island bagels or send him your favorite Soundcloud mix, email him at rps6159@psu.edu or follow him on Instagram @ryansmithh31

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