There’s just something different about a White Out at Beaver Stadium. The energy, the noise, and the intimidating sea of white have turned a Penn State tradition into one of the most iconic sights in all of sports.

Part of that tradition is the annual White Out shirt, first introduced back in 2008 and now a staple of Penn State football. Each year’s design causes debates; some become instant classics while others don’t exactly age gracefully.

With the White Out just days away, it’s time to take a trip down White Out memory lane. From the shirts that have completely missed the mark to the ones that still get worn today, here’s every White Out shirt ranked.

No. 18: 2014

The 2014 White Out shirt is an easy choice for the bottom of the list. The gray Pennsylvania outline feels dull; the scattered words, both on the front and back, don’t add much either. It looks like a generic print job thrown together last minute. A swing and a miss.

No. 17: 2013

Coming in just ahead of 2014, the 2013 design feels like even less thought was put into it. The black block letters take up the whole shirt with no creativity. It doesn’t capture the excitement of a White Out in any way, and the lack of effort is astonishing. The only thing saving it from the bottom spot is that it’s a touch less of an eyesore than 2014.

No. 16: 2018

Landing in 16th, the 2018 shirt feels like something that could’ve been passable a decade earlier, but just came across as lazy. The blocky font looks like it was typed straight onto a blank canvas with no thought behind it. On top of that, filling the Penn State logo with a photo of Beaver Stadium during the White Out was a gimmick that made the shirt look cheap. It was poorly executed and easily one of the weakest designs in the lineup.

No. 15: 2008

In 15th place is the 2008 design, which rounds out the bottom tier of shirts I’d never consider wearing. The hand-drawn look of the words and the graphic feels messy; the amount of things competing for attention on this shirt only makes it worse. Between the sketched Nittany Lion and the oversized “PSU” on the back, the shirt misses the mark.

No. 14: 2011

Slotting in at 14th is the 2011 design, and it’s definitely still a miss. The front is meh at best, but the giant stripe down the middle is very distracting. On top of that, the back text “110,000 of my friends” is way too big. Like a lot of the older shirts, it gets a slight pass for being of its era, but overall, it’s still a poor design.

No. 13: 2010

Holding down 13th place is the 2010 design, which honestly isn’t all that bad. The graphic of the Lion is pretty solid, even if the “Roar Lions Roar” slogan across the chest feels off. It’s simple, and it definitely beats the messier designs that came before it. It doesn’t do quite enough to stand out, but if laundry’s piling up and I’m running out of shirts, I’d throw it on.

No. 12: 2016

In 12th place in the 2016 shirt, which had a cool concept but didn’t quite stick the landing. The white-on-white design is hard to read and is washed out from a distance. Other White Out shirts have pulled off the concept much better, but this one just falls flat. It’s not terrible, but it sits in the lower-middle tier.

No. 11: 2023

At 11th is the 2023 design. The front would’ve looked cleaner if it simply said “White Out,” and the spacing seems uneven with the circular logo on one side and the Nike swoosh on the other. The back isn’t bad, but nothing to get excited about either.

No. 10: 2019

Cracking the top 10 is the 2019 design. Using the crowd photo to fill the letters was a cool touch, even if solid color would’ve made the text pop better. The text across the front works well and gives the shirt some energy. It’s not perfect, but it gets the job done for the most part.

No. 9: 2009

At No. 9 is the 2009 shirt, the first old design that feels surprisingly modern. The front is simple, with Penn State’s colors and the year split by the Nittany Lion logo. The back features the S-Zone, which is a cool nod to the tradition. It gets plenty of points for being ahead of its time and holding up better than many shirts that came after it.

No. 8: 2024

No. 8 goes to the 2024 shirt, which follows a recent pattern of Penn State working silver into its White Out shirt. The front layout is clean, but the back graphic is fine, nothing to really criticize or point out as great. Overall, it’s a solid option that plays it safe but doesn’t turn heads.

No. 7: 2012

Coming in at No. 7 is the 2012 shirt, the oldest design to make it this high on the list. The front looks great with “Tradition” across the chest, and the football field lines are a cool touch added. The back absolutely nails it, with the Nittany Lion opening the gates. For such an old design, it still feels fresh today.

No. 6: 2021

At number six is the 2021 design, which has become one of the most recognizable White Out shirts in recent years. The front is perfect with the stacked lettering. But the back of this shirt is the main focus, capturing the “We Are” chant. It’s simple and incorporates what Penn State football is all about.

No. 5: 2020

Kicking off the top five is the 2020 shirt, and this one absolutely nails the style. The front, with Pennsylvania turned Penn State blue and the logo in the middle, is clean. The back ties it all together with the “Bring the Volume in the Valley” slogan. It’s a shirt that for sure stands out in the lineup.

No. 4: 2022

No. 4 goes to the 2022 design, which shows “less is more.” The front is clean with “2022” as the centerpiece and the letters running through it. The back takes it up a notch, using the cracked logo as the backdrop for the now infamous phrase, “The Greatest Show in College Sports.”

No. 3: 2015

Taking third place is the 2015 shirt, a design that could easily pass as something released in 2025. This was Penn State’s first attempt at introducing silver into the look for the White Out, and it worked. The shirt checks every box; it says “Penn State,” it says “White Out,” and it says “We Are.” Simple and straight to the point, in my opinion, this shirt set the standard for what a White Out design should be.

No. 2: 2025

The runner-up goes to the 2025 shirt, which might just be Penn State’s best use of silver yet. The block “S” on the front is iconic, while the layout of the back feels like a great evolution of the 2022 shirt. This design is super sharp and absolutely deserves a top-two finish.

No. 1: 2017

Taking the crown at No. 1 is the 2017 White Out shirt, and it’s not even close. “Avalanche of Sound” might be the most electric slogan ever put on a shirt, and it still gives me chills. The raised white text goes perfectly with the shirt. They absolutely nailed the White Out vibe, making this the gold standard of White Out shirts.