How loud was Beaver Stadium during the Whiteout against Ohio State?

Loud enough to disrupt the Buckeye's offense into a few false starts and forced time outs. Loud enough to have OSU coach Urban Meyer call it a top 3 atmosphere, calling it incredible.

We knew it was loud but we wanted to measure the exact volume. So we downloaded a new noise meter onto our iPhone and gave it a whirl.

You might remember we did the same test last year during the Michigan Whiteout. The top level recorded that memorable night was 103 decibels. It was hardly a scientific experiment, but rather a random sampling.

This year several early readings registered a top level of 104. That was before the fourth quarter come back. The crowd was whipped into a frenzy as the Lions drove down field and reached a crescendo when quarterback Christian Hackenberg hit wide out Saeed Blacknall with a 24-yard touchdown pass, cutting the lead to 17-14.

The noise level at that moment? 111 decibels. Just how loud is that?

Well, let's just say it was the equivalent of standing next to a power saw or being at a rock concert. Just try calling an audible next time you're sawing a 2x4.