Zach Zwinak 2012 vs. Wisconsin

Penn State's Zach Zwinak runs off the right side in the first half against Wisconsin at Beaver Stadium. JOE HERMITT, The Patriot-News

( JOE HERMITT, Pennlie.com)

The Nittany Lions kick off the 2013 season Aug. 31 vs. Syracuse at MetLife Stadium. Penn State's

and will be carried on ABC and ESPN2.

The Syracuse start time is the

. Penn State hosts University of Central Florida on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. and the Lions' Homecoming clash vs. Michigan on Oct. 12 is set for a 5 p.m. kick. Penn State travels to The Horseshoe on Oct. 26 for an 8 p.m. start against the Buckeyes.

Penn State holds a 42-23-5 series advantage against Syracuse and beat the Orange in 2008 and 2009. The season opener also marks the Lions' first trip to MetLife Stadium and is the team's first game at the Meadowlands in 13 years.