College Football: 5 reasons Penn State wins 2017 National Championship

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. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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22 October 2016: Penn State students and fans celebrate on the field after The Penn State Nittany Lions upset the #2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 24-21 at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. Beaver Stadium

Very few scenes compare to game day in State College, PA.

However, nothing compares to the chills that get sent down your spine when Beaver Stadium breaks out into the “We are Penn State” chant. Not Sandstorm at Williams-Brice or Seven Nation Army in the Big House. Not even the Tomahawk Chop at Florida State or Enter Sandman at Lane Stadium. Nothing.

Beaver Stadium is the second-biggest stadium that college football has to offer. In addition, it is the third-largest stadium in the world. Consequently, the noise inside the stadium on Saturdays is absolutely deafening. Traditions such as the “S-Zone” and the “White House” White Out games have become a staple at Penn State over the years as well. Factor in arguably the most loyal fan base in college sports, Beaver Stadium gives Penn State a significant home field advantage.

Even through the Sandusky-saga and rebuild seasons, Penn State fans came out to support. In 2015, the average attendance dropped below 100,000 for the first time since the stadium was expanded in 2001. Even then, the average attendance surpassed the 99,000 mark, more than most other college stadiums. Attendance in 2016 brought averages back over 100,000 once again and all things are back to normal in State College. Yes, the attendance dropping to a five-digit number was a big deal. That speaks volumes when discussing the passion of Penn State faithful.

The attendance during the rebuilding years was still incredibly high. Now, imagine what the attendance will be like in 2017 when Nittany Lions field a championship-caliber squad. With top-notch teams like Michigan and Nebraska coming to town in 2017, Beaver Stadium will give the Nittany Lions a huge advantage at home this season. Don’t be surprised to see Penn State finish 7-0 at home.

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