For the second straight week, Penn State is bringing back a noteworthy letterman to serve as an honorary captain.

Former Nittany Lions wide receiver Joe Nastasi will hold the designation Saturday for the FIU game. The matchup kicks off at noon on Big Ten Network.

Nastasi played for Joe Paterno in Happy Valley, earning varsity letters from 1995 to 1998. He was part of three nine-win teams and the 11-2 1996 season. The Lions went 3-1 in bowl games over those years.

Excited to have @Joe_Nastasi , former Letterman & @DonteNastasi 's father, as this weekend’s Honorary Captain! #WeAre #MadeInHappyValley pic.twitter.com/CZhrHJy7tC — James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) September 5, 2025

Nastasi, who now serves as State College High School’s wide receivers coach, finished his career w

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