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The 21 most nightmare fueling mascots in college athletics

By Ian Pierno

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Sep 26, 2015; University Park, PA, USA; The Penn State Nittany Lion mascot during the second quarter against the San Diego State Aztecs at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated San Diego State 37-21. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Sep 26, 2015; University Park, PA, USA; The Penn State Nittany Lion mascot during the second quarter against the San Diego State Aztecs at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated San Diego State 37-21. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /

21. Pennsylvania State University

Look, the Nittany Lion is one of the most classic mascots in college sports. Unlike many of the animal mascots who made this list, it isn’t any vivid details or cosmetic work that makes it terrifying.

The thing about the Nittany Lion is its simplicity — a truly classic look. This thing looks like something you’d see patrolling the woods in a 1970s horror movie, ready to pounce. Plus, mascots always get some points added on the “nightmare fuel scale” when their eyes are completely blacked out. Everyone knows that’s synonymous with not having a soul. That’s some disturbing stuff.

Keep an eye out for this sleeper pick.

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