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Is Penn State ready? Get one more look before the season opener

Is Penn State ready for its season opener Saturday vs. Appalachian State? Judge for yourself. Here’s a collection of photos showing the Nittany Lions’ preparations heading into gameday.

Penn State running back Ricky Slade checks back before a play during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State running back Ricky Slade checks back before a play during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wide receiver Juwan Johnson makes a catch right over the goal line during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State wide receiver Juwan Johnson makes a catch right over the goal line during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider yells to his players during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider yells to his players during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State running back Miles Sanders lines up for a play during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State running back Miles Sanders lines up for a play during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler makes a catch and runs towards the end zone during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler makes a catch and runs towards the end zone during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State running back Miles Sanders tries to dodge through defenders during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State running back Miles Sanders tries to dodge through defenders during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Trace McSorley is Penn State’s constant. But so much has changed around him.
Trace McSorley is Penn State’s constant. But so much has changed around him. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State tight end Danny Dalton makes a catch during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State tight end Danny Dalton makes a catch during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne talks to quarterback Trace McSorley during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne talks to quarterback Trace McSorley during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford runs with the ball during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford runs with the ball during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wide receiver Mac Hippenhammer makes a catch during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State wide receiver Mac Hippenhammer makes a catch during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins tosses the ball around with teammates after practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins tosses the ball around with teammates after practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State offensive lineman Juice Scruggs snaps the ball to quarterback Will Levis during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State offensive lineman Juice Scruggs snaps the ball to quarterback Will Levis during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State football coach James Franklin talks to the media after practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.
Penn State football coach James Franklin talks to the media after practice on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
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