TUSCALOOSA -- This should help get fans excited about the 2011 season.

Penn State is lobbying its fans to wear white for its Sept. 10 game against Alabama at State College, Penn., calling it a "Whitehouse" event at Beaver Stadium.

Nittany Lions assistant

Jay Paterno

wrote via Twitter, "Penn State Vs Alabama is the White House Game. Everyone wear white & welcome Bama fans with class."

Jay Paterno is the son of legendary Penn State coach

Joe Paterno

, and longtime Nittany Lions assistant.

Beaver Stadium's seating capacity is 107,282.

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From the official release: "Nittany Lion fans will bring out their famed "Whitehouse," looking to get the entire stadium wearing white to welcome the Crimson Tide to Happy Valley. Beaver Stadium has grown from a capacity of 83,370 to 107,282 since Alabama's last visit in 1989. All Nittany Lion fans are asked to wear white to turn Beaver Stadium into the "Whitehouse," which is recognized as one of the greatest atmospheres in college sports."

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