Penn State today released its gameday themes for the 2014 season and, unsurprisingly, pegged an Oct. 25 date with Ohio State as its annual "White Out" game. As of today, the 8 p.m. kickoff against the Buckeyes is the only night kickoff time on a Nittany Lions' home schedule that also features Big Ten dates with Northwestern, Maryland and Michigan State.

Penn State's home opener against Akron on Sept. 6 will be "Community Hero Day" at Beaver Stadium. First responders will be honored throughout the game and will be able to purchase game tickets at a reduced rate. Halftime will also feature a 20th reunion of the 1994 team that went undefeated and won the Rose Bowl. Kickoff time is still TBD.

On Sept. 20 against Massachusetts (kickoff TBD), the Nittany Lions will celebrate Band Day and 50 years of women's athletics at Penn State. In addition to Penn State's Blue Band, the UMass band and additional bands may perform.

Penn State's homecoming game is marked for its home Big Ten opener against Northwestern on Sept. 27 (noon kickoff). A homecoming parade will be held on campus and in downtown State College the night before the game, and a homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime.

The high-powered Buckeyes will come to Beaver Stadium for an 8 p.m. kickoff on Oct. 25. The game is the second of a key back-to-back stretch that features a primetime road game at Michigan on Oct. 11. Fans are encouraged to wear white and can purchase the official whiteout shirt at the Penn State Bookstore. Halftime will feature the Penn State chapter of Uplifting Athletes presenting a check to the Uplifting Athletes Organization.

A Nov. 1 contest against Big Ten newcomer Maryland (kickoff TBD) will be All-U and THON Day. The Penn State Dance Marathon will be recognized, and THON will present its logo for 2015. Penn State's commonwealth campuses will also be represented at halftime.

The Nittany Lions' fourth and final non-conference game against Temple on Nov. 15 (kickoff TBD) will be Military Appreciation Day, with Wounded Warriors and veterans being honored at halftime. Penn State fans are encouraged to purchase tickets to be donated to soldiers through the "Seat for Soldiers" program. Halftime will include a "Parade of Champions" to celebrate the Nittany Lions' school record-tying eight Big Ten titles.

Penn State's season finale against Michigan State on Nov. 29 (kickoff TBD) will be Senior Day, featuring a pregame ceremony to honor the program's seniors.