Penn State’s Beaver Stadium might be nearly empty Saturday, but it won’t be silent. Lion roars, cowbells and “We Ares” will ring once again, delivering Penn State at least the modest feel and sound of a ‘Whiteout’ against No. 3 Ohio State. Those attending might even get to sing along with Neil Diamond or Bon Jovi. “It’s not meant for a home-field advantage,” said P.J. Mullen, Penn State’s director of athletics marketing. “It’s meant for a home feel.” Penn State will host its first fan-free Whiteout on Saturday, when the Buckeyes visit for their fifth consecutive prime-time game at Beaver Stadium. The Whiteout is Penn State’s signature home game, a showcase for the university and an event normally worth a 10-point advantage for the home team, according to former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer. This year’s version will be different, of course, with only a few hundred family members allowed…
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