Thanks to social media we can see some of these moments captured to look back on. Since that moment we have been privy to a ton of fun camera angles, fan views, and reporters being left in shock over the atmosphere the Nittany Lion faithful can create. Ohio State was led by Troy Smith, who would go on to win the Heisman Trophy the following season but Penn State was able to keep him in check, thanks to the Whiteout conditions the students created for the student-organized whiteout. The game would get all the bells and whistles including College Gameday coverage.Īs far as how the game would go, Penn State would go on to win the game led by then quarterback, current NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson. Penn State took on Ohio State in a top ten matchup between the teams in 2005, as Penn State was pulling itself out of some truly forgettable seasons and looking to win back some national respect. 9 Purdue, it was Penn State’s 2005 student whiteout that took things to the next level. After rolling out the first student-whiteout in 2004 for a game against Drew Brees and No. Looking back though, the first primetime Whiteout was something special. This year it is rumored the Whiteout game will be played at noon against Ohio State but that could change. A sold-out Beaver Stadium with 106,000 screaming fans and students that make the entire stadium shake, especially the press box. That feeling provides motivation as Penn State strives to grab the third title in its rich program history.The Penn State Whiteout is arguably, no, it is the best tradition in not only college sports but all of sports one could argue. A majority of the Penn State players were on last year’s squad and know the feeling of coming up just short. It won’t be easy, but nothing is given to champions. As they look for revenge, the Nittany Lions are fueled by last year’s decision to leave them out of the top four. Penn State realizes it has to do everything right in order to be selected for the playoff. Heading into 2017, the Nittany Lions are leaving nothing to the committee. However, Penn State players and coaches believed they deserved a spot. Ultimately, the 39-point slaughter at the hands of Michigan is what kept the Nittany Lions out of the playoff. The Nittany Lions believed their resume was solid an 11-2 record (at the time), a Big Ten Championship and a win over highly-ranked Ohio State. Despite getting the “next best” prize, a Rose Bowl appearance, that was not good enough for Franklin and co. Many around State College believed their beloved Nittany Lions would get into the College Football Playoff. The mood around Happy Valley was buzzing on the morning the final four teams were to be announced. Sweet, sweet revenge. First, it was anger and disappointment. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) 5. INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 03: Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin holds the Championship trophy during the Big 10 Championship game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Wisconsin Badgers on December 3, 2016, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Here are five reasons to believe in the 2017 Nittany Lions. James Franklin and his team are out to prove a point this season. They return two Heisman candidates in Saquon Barkley and Trace McSorley and the experienced, physical defense remains one of the best in the Big Ten. Visit the FanSided college football page for more news, opinion and analysisĪll eyes are on the Nittany Lions in 2017. ![]() ![]() Penn State lost 52-49 to cap off a season filled with emotion. Despite giving fans one of the most entertaining games of the season, their firepower and might were not enough to defeat USC. Penn State settled for a Rose Bowl appearance. Penn State was left out of the College Football Playoff and Happy Valley was crushed. Penn State won the Big Ten title and even defeated Ohio State in thrilling fashion at home. However, Franklin rallied his troops and the Nittany Lions finished with an 11-3 record. Although they came out of that game with an overtime win, the fans were less than optimistic. The disappointment and fear hit rock bottom when Penn State found themselves losing to a mediocre Minnesota team at halftime. Following a nightmare start that saw the Nittany Lions lose to both Pittsburgh and Michigan, things looked shaky for a third-straight season under James Franklin. Five reasons why the Penn State Nittany Lions can capture their third national title in program historyįrom “Fire Franklin!” to field rushing to frustration, the 2016 season was a roller coaster ride for Penn State.
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