Head coach James Franklin leads his team onto the field at Beaver Stadium for the first time on Saturday, September 6, 2014. / Photo by Hannah Byrne

Receiver DaeSean Hamilton takes a first-quarter reception into the red zone during the Penn State-Akron game, Sept 6, 2014. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenburg (14) throws a pass during his team's game against Akron on Saturday, September 6, 2014. / Photo by Hannah Byrne

Penn State tight end Jesse James (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the game against Akron on Saturday, September 6, 2014. / Photo by Hannah Byrne

Quarterback Christian Hackenberg leads the Nittany Lions out of the tunnel for pregame warmups before the Penn State-Akron game, Sept. 6, 2014. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Nittanyville campers in the student section of Beaver Stadium cheer for the Nittany Lions during Penn State's victory over Akron. / Photo by Bobby Chen

Penn State linebacker Brandon Bell (26) blocks a pass from Akron quarterback Kyle Pohl (16) at Beaver Stadium. / Photo by Hannah Byrne

Penn State running back Bill Belton (1) runs for a touchdown against Akron on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Penn State defeated Akron 21-3. / Photo by Hannah Byrne

Penn State tight end Jesse James (18) scores against Akron on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Beaver Stadium. / Photo by Hannah Byrne