Penn State football fans in the student section hold up their towels before the opening kickoff against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa.
Penn State football fans, get ready! The No. 6 Nittany Lions are set to face No. 11 SMU in the 2024 College Football Playoff on Dec. 21 at noon at Beaver Stadium.
This marks the first-ever home playoff game for Penn State, and the program’s first berth into the College Football Playoff. It’s a game you don’t want to miss.
Here’s everything you need to know about securing your seat.
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Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for the game are in high demand, so acting quickly is crucial. The official resale marketplace, StubHub, offers a wide range of options, from premium seats to more budget-friendly choices. You can browse StubHub here to find your ideal tickets.
Tips for Finding the Best Tickets
- Check Availability Frequently: New tickets may be added as kickoff approaches. StubHub makes it easy to monitor prices and availability in real-time here.
- Look for Resale Deals: Fans sometimes sell their tickets closer to game day, potentially lowering prices.
Parking and Game Day Prep
Parking passes are often sold separately. Secure your spot early to avoid last-minute stress—find available parking passes on StubHub here.
Important Reminders
- Be Early: Gates at Beaver Stadium open two hours before kickoff.
- Wear White: Penn State Football has announced that the Playoff game will be a White Out.
With tickets expected to sell out quickly, don’t wait. Click here to purchase your tickets on StubHub and be part of history as the Nittany Lions take the field for their home playoff debut. Let’s fill Beaver Stadium with roaring fans!
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It was at PRISM where Staszak produced live games and began his career as an on-air reporter.
After a couple of brief stints with CBS-3, WB-17 and WGAL-8 in Lancaster, PA, Staszak began a 12 year stretch at FOX 29 where he became the lead sportscaster in 2007. It was there that Staszak found himself in the middle of Philadelphia Phillies World Series Championship coverage that earned him an Emmy nomination for best sports reporter in 2008.It was one of five Emmy nominations that Staszak earned over the course of his career.
All told Staszak covered three World Series, two Stanley Cup Finals, an NBA Finals and one Super Bowl during his television run.
Staszak left the TV business for 97.5 The Fanatic in 2013, where he enjoyed eight years bloviating his beliefs on how a professional football team should be run.In 2018 when he fortunate enough to be the first sports talk host in the city, along with cohort Zach Gelb, to provide post-game coverage of the first Super Bowl Championship for the city’s beloved Philadelphia Eagles.
Staszak was also a writer for 97.5 The Fanatic along with 4 Philly Sports and now covers Penn State athletics for NittanyCentral.com.
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A proud graduate of Villanova University, Staszak’s first gig in the industry was with PRISM sports in 1989, covering the four local home teams, the Flyers, 76ers and Phillies while also covering the Randall Cunningham-led Philadelphia Eagles.
It was at PRISM where Staszak produced live games and began his career as an on-air reporter.
After a couple of brief stints with CBS-3, WB-17 and WGAL-8 in Lancaster, PA, Staszak began a 12 year stretch at FOX 29 where he became the lead sportscaster in 2007. It was there that Staszak found himself in the middle of Philadelphia Phillies World Series Championship coverage that earned him an Emmy nomination for best sports reporter in 2008. It was one of five Emmy nominations that Staszak earned over the course of his career.
All told Staszak covered three World Series, two Stanley Cup Finals, an NBA Finals and one Super Bowl during his television run.
Staszak left the TV business for 97.5 The Fanatic in 2013, where he enjoyed eight years bloviating his beliefs on how a professional football team should be run. In 2018 when he fortunate enough to be the first sports talk host in the city, along with cohort Zach Gelb, to provide post-game coverage of the first Super Bowl Championship for the city’s beloved Philadelphia Eagles.
Staszak was also a writer for 97.5 The Fanatic, and currently covers the Eagles for Heavy Sports, in addition to Penn State athletics for NittanyCentral.com.
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