Penn State anticipates record White Out crowd against USC

Ticket prices fell 80 percent after consecutive losses.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Penn State expects a record-breaking crowd of more than 110,000 for Saturday's White Out game at Beaver Stadium against No. 19 USC. The turnout materialized despite a difficult start to the 2026 season and a reported 80 percent drop in ticket prices this week.

Why it matters: The game is critical for Matt Campbell and the Nittany Lions following blowout losses to Wisconsin and Northwestern. For Lincoln Riley's Trojans, the hostile environment presents a cross-country test as they attempt to rebound from a recent loss to Oregon.

By the numbers: Quarterback Rocco Becht has struggled in his first two Big Ten contests, throwing just one touchdown and three interceptions over the past two weeks. Ticket demand persists even after secondary market prices plunged nearly 80 percent prior to kickoff.

What to watch: Penn State's offense must establish rhythm early to avoid a midseason free fall in the Big Ten standings.

Sources

Yahoo CFB 2026-10-10T14:55:01.818455+00:00

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