The Penn State Nittany Lions will celebrate the 50th anniversary of former head football coach Joe Paterno's first game at the program during their contest against the Temple Owls on Sept. 17.

The school confirmed the anniversary celebration in a press release Thursday, per ESPN.com's Josh Moyer.

Moyer noted a spokesperson did not provide specific details of the celebration and that Penn State will make more information public Sept. 15.

Penn State hired Paterno before the 1966 season. He led the Nittany Lions to a 5-5 mark in his initial year, with his first victory...

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