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Despite Rough Stretch, Penn State has Sold the Most Tickets Ever for Saturday's White Out

Penn State’s football program is defying recent struggles with a historic ticket sales surge for Saturday’s White Out against USC, marking the highest attendance figures ever for the annual event at Beaver Stadium. Despite a rough stretch that includes back-to-back conference losses—a 17-point comeback defeat to Wisconsin and a dominant Northwestern rushing performance—the Nittany Lions are banking on a passionate home crowd to spark a turnaround.

The stakes are high, as USC (5-1) looks to strengthen its College Football Playoff hopes while avoiding the same fate as last year’s Penn State team, which suffered a home loss to Oregon that ultimately led to head coach James Franklin’s departure. For Lincoln Riley, this road game presents a critical test to keep his Trojans on track, while Penn State fans—including students eager to rush the field for the first time in a decade—are hoping for a memorable night in Happy Valley.

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