Auburn, Penn State to play home-and-home series in 2021, 2022
Auburn and Penn State have announced a home-and-home series that will be split between the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
The announcement was made Monday via the Tigers' and Nittany Lions' official websites. Penn State will host the Tigers on Sept. 18, 2021, and Auburn will welcome the Nittany Lions on Sept. 17, 2022.
"This is another great opportunity for our players and fans to be part of something special," Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs said. "Bringing together elite programs rich in tradition is what college football is all about. We look forward to this home-and-home series with Penn State."
The excitement was felt on both ends of the agreement, as Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour also spoke of the opportunity for the two teams.
"We are thrilled to be adding Auburn to our future football schedules," Barbour said. "This is a great intersectional match-up and there will be significant interest from alumni, fans and students of both schools to be a part of the eccentric atmospheres on both campuses. I am very appreciative of Jay Jacobs' interest and efforts in making this home-and-home series a reality."
Penn State also added a home game with Ball State to their 2021 schedule, which will take place on Sept. 11, 2021 at University Park, Pa.