Big Red to provide measuring stick for PSU:
“For a team low on experience and even lower in expectations, tomorrow’s season opener against Cornell will serve as a measuring stick for a squad in great need of confidence.
“The Nittany Lions host the Big Red at 12:30 in the Bryce Jordan Center, the first opportunity for nine Penn State players to see regular season action for the Blue and White.
“Cornell (1-1) lost 67-62 in a near upset of No. 16 Syracuse last Wednesday and brings an unorthodox offensive style to the Jordan Center. …”