The White Out is a tradition at the Pennsylvania State University during select Nittany Lions home football games, where home team 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 ends of Beaver Stadium.
During these games, Zombie Nation's "Kernkraft 400" is often played after a big play, and rapper Sheck Wes’ "Mo Bamba" is normally played on the first defensive snap of the game to drive up the intimidation factor.
Michigan has appeared in the most White Out games, currently at six. Ohio State has appeared in the second most with five. Iowa is the third team to make multiple appearances, currently with two. Eight other teams have each made a single appearance, of which only four were not members of the Big Ten Conference. The White Out is the football program's premier home event, and as such, it frequently touts some of Penn State's biggest rivalries, non-conference opponents, and highly rated recruiting opportunities.
- ^ Johnson, Richard (September 29, 2018). "The brief history of Penn State's White Out, one of the best atmospheres in football". SBNation.com.