College football is built on traditions, and few conferences embrace those like the Big Ten.
At Penn State, those traditions have transformed Beaver Stadium into one of the most iconic venues in college football, where the passion of Nittany Lions fans creates an electric atmosphere.
Those traditions include:
- The White Out game, when more than 100,000 fans fill the stadium dressed entirely in white to create one of the loudest and most intimidating environments in sports.
- The “Zombie Nation” celebration, as fans unite to the beat of “Kernkraft 400” before erupting with the familiar “We Are Penn State!” chant.
- The Penn State drum major adding an unforgettable moment by performing a running forward flip during the pregame performance.
Together, those traditions create an atmosphere that is uniquely Penn State, making Saturdays in Happy Valley some of the most memorable in college football.
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Mike Garbett is a content specialist working with McClatchy’s Content Innovation Lab.