Aug 30, 2014 07:30 AM EDT By Russell Westerholm, UniversityHerald Reporter

The Penn State Nittany Lions and UCF Knights football teams are safely in Dublin, Ireland and set to play in the Croke Park Classic.

According to the game's official website, the last time American football teams played in Dublin's Croke Park was when Notre Dame took on Navy in 2012. The game is the first time either team has played outside the United States.

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"This is a hugely significant event for Croke Park and Ireland. We in the GAA are looking forward to hosting a competitive sporting occasion," Páraic Duffy, Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) director general, said in a statement. "Irish people are renowned for their love of sport as evidenced by the thousands who attend our games throughout the year. I have no doubt that this game will be every bit as attractive."

Croke Park is located in central Ireland and houses the GAA headquarters. 69,000 fans are expected to attend the game Saturday.

European flights were almost put in danger before the teams were scheduled to fly over to Ireland. The Iceland Meteorological Office was worried of ash and dust spewing from the Bardarbunga volcano, which would have halted all flights in and out of Europe. The volcano erupted, but did not emit any ash or dust.

Blake Bortles led the way for UCF last year with 3,581 yards and 25 touchdown strikes, which led to him being drafted third overall. Christian Hackenberg is coming off an impressive freshman campaign at QB, in which he led Penn State to a 7-5 record.

UCF was left just outside the Associated Press' preseason poll, whereas Penn State will likely have to string a few consecutive wins together to make it in.

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