As Penn State’s Nittany Lions open their first football season since in the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky pedophelia scandal, TIME takes a look at how the team and fans are showing support as they kick off a new age of football.
Penn State: On Opening Day, a Show of Unity
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Penn State running back Bill Belton celebrates with teammates Allen Robinson and Kyle Carter after rushing for the first touchdown of the new season during the first quarter of Penn State's game against Ohio at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., Sept. 1, 2012. Penn State went on to lose, 24-14.