What is Penn State’s record in White Out games?

What is Penn State’s record in White Out games? originally appeared on The Sporting News

A Beaver Stadium tradition has become one of college football’s greatest spectacles. But how has Penn State performed when 100,000 fans paint the night in white?

When the White Out began in 2004, it was just a student-section stunt. Two decades later, it’s a national showcase that regularly draws “must-watch” billing on primetime TV. The roar inside Beaver Stadium shakes visiting teams, and the sight of a stadium drenched in white has become one of the sport’s most iconic images. But beyond the noise and pageantry, there’s one question every fan asks: What is Penn State’s actual record in these games?

Since the first White Out in 2004, Penn State is 13-8 all time. That includes their first-ever postseason version last December, a 38-7 win over SMU in the College Football Playoff.

The Nittany Lions’ first White Out victory came in 2005, when they toppled No. 6 Ohio State 17-10. That night is still remembered as one of the loudest in Beaver Stadium history.

White Out losses have been rare under James Franklin, who holds an 8-3 record in the event. His teams are currently riding a six-game White Out win streak, highlighted by blowouts of Minnesota (45-17 in 2022) and Iowa (31-0 in 2023).

The toughest opponents? Ohio State and Michigan. Five of Penn State’s eight White Out losses have come against those two Big Ten powers.

The White Out is more than just a home-field boost, it’s a test of toughness. For Penn State, the record shows a tradition built not only on spectacle, but on results.

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