Penn State Draws 111,015 in Record-Setting White Out Against Oregon

Penn State’s White Out began as a student-section idea in 2004 — credited to Guido D’Elia — and evolved into a full-stadium tradition (with “Paternoville” camping and the Kernkraft 400 chant) that became one of college football’s most celebrated atmospheres. The annual White Out, which went full-stadium in 2007 and produced a run of home success (including six straight White Out wins at one point), drew national attention again for Saturday’s top-10 matchup with Oregon. Beaver Stadium announced an attendance of 111,015 for the game — the largest White Out crowd and the second-highest in stadium history — achieved despite a reduced official capacity during a $700 million renovation by adding more than 9,000 temporary seats. On the field, Penn State rallied from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime, but lost in double overtime after quarterback Drew Allar threw a decisive interception. The result continued a trend in which the stadium’s highest attendances have often come in losses, even as the university pushes ahead with major upgrades (video boards, field lighting, a new welcome center and a new West Tower) expected to be completed in 2027.