Inside the Penn State White Out: An Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse

Saturday night's Penn State White Out, featuring a roaring crowd of 110,830, epitomized college football's unmatched atmosphere.

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In a thrilling showdown, the No. 7 Nittany Lions commanded the field, blanking No. 24/22 Iowa with a resounding 31-0 victory.

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The second-largest gathering in Beaver Stadium history

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It's the unsung heroes behind-the-scenes who create the stage for fans to enjoy an unforgettable time at Beaver Stadium.

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Rebecca Plescia, a director of marketing and fan experience

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Rebecca Plescia, Director of Marketing and Fan Experience, collaborates with Dana Crouse to plan and perfect game-day content and rehearsals.

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On game day, Plescia begins her day at Beaver Stadium by 9:30 a.m., overseeing the iconic white shakers' distribution.

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Martin had this day circled on his calendar for quite some time and considered the White Out an "awe-inspiring spectacle."

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Martin expressed his anticipation, saying, “ I've been looking forward to this ever since I found out"

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