Penn State Sets Beaver Stadium Attendance Record at White Out vs USC
Penn State Beaver Stadium attendance record — Penn State’s Beaver Stadium attendance record now stands at 114,419, set Saturday during a White Out game against USC. Daniel Gallen of 247Sports reported the all-time stadium mark as the Nittany Lions hosted the Trojans in a primetime Big Ten Conference showdown carried on NBC and Peacock.
The crowd arrived in white, filling the venue for a matchup that carried weight beyond the atmosphere. USC entered ranked No. 19 with a 5-1 overall record, while Penn State played under head coach Matt Campbell.
USC's early miscue
USC attempted a botched onside kick during the game, and the ball ended up with Penn State. The play gave the Nittany Lions possession in a game that remained close into the final quarter.
Trent Mosley returns and produces
Trent Mosley was a game-time decision after a right knee injury that kept him out of the first three conference games. He returned to catch nine passes for 112 yards before the 10-minute mark of the fourth quarter. Penn State struggled to contain him throughout.
NBC Sports posted a video of one of Mosley’s catches, highlighting a performance that came after his extended absence.
Maiava's passing and USC's late lead
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava passed for 301 yards, completing 21-of-32 attempts. He threw a 10-yard touchdown to Kayden Dixon-Wyatt that put the Trojans up 31-23 late in the fourth quarter. Dixon-Wyatt and Tanook Hines each scored a touchdown for USC, and Maiava surpassed 300 passing yards in the process.
Penn State's response
After the Dixon-Wyatt touchdown, Penn State began a long drive. Rocco Becht completed a short pass to Andrew Rappleyea that converted a fourth-and-three, extending the possession. Penn State fans remained in their seats throughout the drive.
The final score and the outcome of Penn State’s comeback drive were not available in the immediate aftermath.
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