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==Background== |
==Background== |
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The White Out tradition started within the student section in the 2005 upset of Penn State over Ohio State. In 2007, the all-white dress code was extended to all spectators, not just the student section |
The White Out tradition started within the student section in the 2005 upset of Penn State over Ohio State. In 2007, the all-white dress code was extended to all spectators, not just the student section. [[College GameDay (football TV program)|ESPN College Gameday]] has attended every White Out game since 2017. During these games, [[Zombie Nation]]'s ''[[Kernkraft 400]]'' plays every time that the fight song normally plays, including the team entrance and touchdowns. |
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Perhaps the most influential White Out was Penn State's 24-21 upset win over No. 2 Ohio State in 2016, which is regarded as the best game in Penn State football history.<ref>https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869645</ref> The pivotal play, [[Grant Haley]]'s blocked field goal return in the 4th quarter, was voted as the best Penn State play of the century.<ref>https://www.ydr.com/story/sports/college/penn-state/football/2019/08/11/penn-state-football-top-10-plays-last-25-years-since-1994/1871751001/</ref> The game's aftermath included fans storming the field at [[Beaver Stadium]] and celebratory riots in downtown [[State College]]. |
Perhaps the most influential White Out was Penn State's 24-21 upset win over No. 2 Ohio State in 2016, which is regarded by many as the best game in Penn State football history.<ref>https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869645</ref> The pivotal play, [[Grant Haley]]'s blocked field goal return in the 4th quarter, was voted as the best Penn State play of the century.<ref>https://www.ydr.com/story/sports/college/penn-state/football/2019/08/11/penn-state-football-top-10-plays-last-25-years-since-1994/1871751001/</ref> The game's aftermath included fans storming the field at [[Beaver Stadium]] and celebratory riots in downtown [[State College]]. |
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The White Out's unique atmosphere has had influence over other teams in the [[Big Ten]]. For example, [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]] celebrated a "Black Out" in 2019 during their home game against Penn State.<ref>https://www.collegian.psu.edu/football/article_d7d9151a-de23-11e9-861c-0bc53c2635ce.html</ref> |
The White Out's unique atmosphere has had influence over other teams in the [[Big Ten]]. For example, [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]] celebrated a "Black Out" in 2019 during their home game against Penn State.<ref>https://www.collegian.psu.edu/football/article_d7d9151a-de23-11e9-861c-0bc53c2635ce.html</ref> Penn State emerged victorious, however, by a score of 59-0. |
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The next White |
The next White Outs are scheduled for October 19, 2019 and October 24, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gopsusports.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=517|title=2020 Football Schedule|website=Penn State University Athletics|language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 19:54, 18 October 2019
The White Out is a tradition at the Pennsylvania State University for significant Nittany Lions home football games, where all spectators come dressed in white. It has been described as "the best atmosphere in college football."[1] It is also among the most expensive regular season games of college football, with ticket prices ranging upwards of $250. All White Out games are showcased with an advanced fireworks display lining the east and west (long ends) of Beaver Stadium.
Background
The White Out tradition started within the student section in the 2005 upset of Penn State over Ohio State. In 2007, the all-white dress code was extended to all spectators, not just the student section. ESPN College Gameday has attended every White Out game since 2017. During these games, Zombie Nation's Kernkraft 400 plays every time that the fight song normally plays, including the team entrance and touchdowns.
Perhaps the most influential White Out was Penn State's 24-21 upset win over No. 2 Ohio State in 2016, which is regarded by many as the best game in Penn State football history.[2] The pivotal play, Grant Haley's blocked field goal return in the 4th quarter, was voted as the best Penn State play of the century.[3] The game's aftermath included fans storming the field at Beaver Stadium and celebratory riots in downtown State College.
The White Out's unique atmosphere has had influence over other teams in the Big Ten. For example, Maryland celebrated a "Black Out" in 2019 during their home game against Penn State.[4] Penn State emerged victorious, however, by a score of 59-0.
The next White Outs are scheduled for October 19, 2019 and October 24, 2020.[5]
References
- ^ https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2017/10/21/16491124/penn-state-white-out-games-history
- ^ https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400869645
- ^ https://www.ydr.com/story/sports/college/penn-state/football/2019/08/11/penn-state-football-top-10-plays-last-25-years-since-1994/1871751001/
- ^ https://www.collegian.psu.edu/football/article_d7d9151a-de23-11e9-861c-0bc53c2635ce.html
- ^ "2020 Football Schedule". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 2019-10-18.