The loss is controversial, though, as many college football observers thought it was marred by questionable officiating, specifically citing two missed calls. Despite being predicted to get blown out prior to kickoff, the Nittany Lions played a tough, close game and led the Buckeyes at various points. In 2014, Penn State lost to 12th-ranked Ohio State in double overtime, 31–24. Penn State ran the ball for a touchdown on the next play to finish the game, making it the longest in Big Ten history. After a defensive pass interference call in the endzone, the ball was placed on the one-yard line. The Wolverines opened the fourth overtime with a field goal, putting the pressure on the Nittany Lions. However, Michigan missed a potential game winning field goal on the following drive. After both missing field goals in the first overtime and a matching pair in the second, Penn State fumbled the ball on the first play of the third. The Nittany Lions tied the game after a touchdown with only 27 seconds remaining, and the Wolverines missed a field goal short on the ensuing drive to end regulation. In 2013, Penn State upset 18th-ranked Michigan, 43–40. The 20 editions featured the only two White Outs to go to overtime. The shirts are designed and chosen by students. The Penn State Bookstore began selling official White Out shirts for the 2008 game, a tradition that holds to this day. From 2012 to 2019, the game alternated between Ohio State and Michigan. This was the first of only three White Outs to feature a non-conference opponent, with the others being Alabama in 2011 and Auburn in 2021.
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The crowd was the second largest in Beaver Stadium history at the time, which many believe helped Penn State win.įor the 2007 game against Notre Dame, the all-white dress code would be officially extended to all spectators, not just the student section. The White Out would be cemented in 2005 with an upset win over rival Ohio State. Even though the 2004 season had three games with dress codes, only the game against Purdue is counted as an official White Out. However, despite finally getting a win, the Code Blue tradition did not stick and students went back to wearing white the following season. Penn State would win 37–13 thanks to a 28-point third quarter off the back of a plethora of Spartan interceptions. Students were sent from dorm to dorm to spread the word to maximize participation.
This time, however, the Athletic Department decided to change strategy with a "Code Blue" dress code and extended it to all fans in the stadium. A final attempt was made for the final game of the season against Michigan State. While the "wear white" participation was about the same as it was in the previous game, the crushing 6–4 loss resulted in a drop in popularity of the event. Students were again asked to wear white to the following game against Iowa in what is considered to be one of the program's worst outings. Over 20,000 students participated and, despite losing the game, it was deemed a success. In 2004, to try and draw extra excitement for the team in what was a down year for the program, the Penn State Athletic Department asked students to wear white to the upcoming game against Purdue.
Dubbed "Operation Visine" (to "get the red out"), this precursor to the modern White Out worked, as there was not only record attendance, most of whom were Penn State fans, but the Nittany Lions upset #7 Nebraska 40–7. An email began to be circulated amongst Penn State fans to both wear blue to the game and not to sell their tickets to Cornhusker fans.
In 2002, leading up to a much hyped up game against Nebraska, there was a fear that a "Sea of Red" would overtake the stands in Beaver Stadium. 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. Six other teams have each made a single appearance, of which only three were not members of the Big Ten Conference. Iowa is currently scheduled to become the third team to make multiple appearances, with its second during the 2023-24 season. Ohio State has appeared in the second most with five. Michigan has appeared in the most White Out games, currently sitting at six. During these games, Zombie Nation's Kernkraft 400 replaces Fight On, State as the fight song after Penn State scores.
All White Out games are showcased with an advanced fireworks display lining the east and west (long ends) of Beaver Stadium. It has been described as "the best atmosphere in college football." It is also among the most expensive regular season games of college football, with ticket prices ranging upwards of $250. The White Out is a tradition at the Pennsylvania State University during select Nittany Lions home football games, where all spectators come dressed in white. Not to be confused with Winnipeg White out.
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