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The Penn State Nittany Lions Football team was established in 1887.
Penn State's football stadium, Beaver Stadium, has a seating capacity of over 106,000, making it one of the largest stadiums in the United States.
The Nittany Lions have won multiple national championships, including titles in 1982 and 1986.
Joe Paterno, the head coach from 1966 to 2011, is the winningest coach in Division I college football history and led the Nittany Lions to multiple national championships.
Penn State has produced several Heisman Trophy winners, including players like John Cappelletti and Saquon Barkley.
The Nittany Lions have a rivalry with the Ohio State Buckeyes, known as the "Battle of the B1G" or "The Game." The teams have been competing since 1912.
Penn State has made numerous bowl game appearances, including the Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl.
The Nittany Lions have a dedicated fan base known as "Nittanyville" or the "Nittany Nation," and their school colors are navy blue and white.
Penn State has a tradition called the "We Are" chant, where fans in the stadium respond to the phrase "We Are" with "Penn State!"
The Penn State football program has a strong emphasis on academics, with several players earning Academic All-American honors throughout the years.