White Out (Penn State)

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." 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. As of 2025, Michigan has appeared in the most White Out games at six, with Ohio State in second, having appeared in five. Iowa is the only other team to have made multiple appearances, currently with two as of 2025. 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.