.Michael Cohen.University Football and also College Basketball Article Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the officials turned and also encountered West Virginia's captains adhering to an opening piece throw that had gone the home group's means, words of elderly security Aubrey Burks echoed around Mountaineer Field courtesy of an umpire's microphone." Our team desire the reception," Burks mentioned in a moment of peace of mind that was transmitted across the video clip boards at either end of the arena. "And also our team wan na go credit rating." When, two times, 3 opportunities, Burks redoed themself till the referee pointed both collections of gamers toward the subsidiaries as first came close to. The Mountaineers showed up for Sunday's across the country telecasted opener overflowing along with assurance after shutting the 2023 initiative along with five victories in six activities, branded by a 20-point draw North Carolina in the Battle each other's Mayo Bowl last December. A conference record of 6-3 and also a total mark of 9-4 sufficed to spark confidence, excitement as well as a deal expansion for head instructor Neal Brown.But opting for to receive the opening kickoff carried out little in West Virginia's journey to follow up on the motive Burks had therefore openly outlined. 4 belongings reoccured just before the Mountaineers mustered any aspects in all, as well as also then, after turning the sphere over twice in the very first fourth alone, they agreed to a humble field goal. As well as basket were actually never ever mosting likely to be enough against a new-look, new-age Penn Condition offense that began to uncover the capacity of former five-star quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 backyards and three TDs). Under the direction of first-year offending coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, whom head trainer James Franklin tweezed from Kansas, the Nittany Lions finally began to rumble. There were portion plays through the sky coming from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (two catches, 55 gardens) and also Harrison Wallace III (five catches, 117 gardens, 2 TDs). There were actually piece use the ground with tailbacks Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. There were chunk use either edge of a weather condition delay that kept both groups in their locker areas for 2 hrs, 19 moments between the second and also third parts. There sufficed portion plays to deliver swaths of the 62,084 enthusiasts home long just before the ultimate seconds elapsed.The 34-12 win was every thing Franklin and also Penn State can possess hoped for in a prominent opener versus a Power-4 opponent. Listed below are some quick takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Arena: Early differenceA mistimed pop that seemed to find Allar through surprise on his team's position things blessed the Mountaineers terrific area placement simply outside the reddish region along with 10:38 continuing to be in the initial zone. It was actually the very first of 4 West Virginia steers that either started or evolved inside the Penn State 30-yard line during the course of the first 2 fourths, the blended results of which were actually merely 6 points: a set of field goals through twist Michael Hayes II from ranges of 38 gardens and 39 backyards, respectively. And each successive drive that failed to produce a touchdown siphoned a little bit even more power coming from what was, at least actually, a relatively rowdy crowd.West Virginia's very first play after Allar's early fumble swiftly declined in to disaster when the piece of cake coming from facility Brandon Yates blew the motion male and also caromed deep right into the backfield, with Penn Condition inevitably tearing belongings off of quarterback Garrett Greene. The following Mountaineering invasion into Nittany Lions' territory was actually warded off through a fallen short "tush guts" on fourth and quick as Greene was rebuffed at free throw line of scrimmage. Two extra drives that gained 98 combined yards across the mid and also last stages of the second one-fourth stalled at the exterior edge of the red zone.Kotelnicki's offense was far more purposeful with each things that ventured into West Virginia area. The Nittany Lions accented a 10-play, 71-yard march along with a 20-yard touchdown coming from Allar to Allen and also capped a three-play, 73-yard intestine punch when Allar zipped a stunning throw to Wallace III for yet another rating with:06 remaining in the second one-fourth, stretching the Penn Condition trigger 14. Drew Allar gets in touch with Harrison Wallace III who drags his feet for a TD, stretching Penn State's lead over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a portion of the crowd continued to be when play ultimately resumed at 4:23 p.m. as well as the Nittany Lions leading by 14 points. For the West Virginia faithful that remained-- each of them having actually huddled beneath the bleachers for greater than 2 hours of super and also downpours-- it was actually know simply exactly how pivotal the position possession of the 3rd quarter would be actually. If Penn Condition reached completion region as well as pushed its benefit north of 20, it was actually unexpected the Mountaineers will have any kind of opportunity to scrape their back in to opinion based upon the anemic outrageous result from the first half.A pair of 10-yard shuffles from Allar and a successful swing pass to operating back Nicholas Individual relocated the Nittany Lions all over midfield with family member convenience. And also is actually when Individual accented Penn Condition's success along with a 40-yard goal go through the center of West Virginia's defense. Two pulling linemen got rid of a path that left Individual untouched up until he got to the third degree, where the smacking branch of protection Anthony Wilson Jr. was no place near enough to reduce the acceleration. Singleton raced downfield and also into the end region as Penn Condition's lead swelled to an insurmountable 21-point margin. The one-two strike of Singleton and Allen incorporated for 167 rushing gardens (134 hurrying, 33 getting) as well as pair of touchdowns.Key statOne of the steering elements responsible for Franklin's decision to pursue Kotelnicki as his 6th offensive organizer in 11 periods was because of the online reputation for dynamite plays at Kansas, where the Jayhawks had actually developed into a high-octane assault under Kotelnicki's direction. In the course of a three-year stretch coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks rated 12th nationally in amount of plays obtaining at the very least 20 yards (8.3%) and also 15th in amount of passing plays gaining a minimum of 30 gardens (3.9%). Kansas outperformed 40 points 9 attend that stretch and also topped 50 factors five times, also as unpleasant accidents to beginning quarterback Jalon Daniels tested the offense's adaptability.Those forms of field-tilting gains disclosed on their own early and also usually in Kotelnicki's launching versus West Virginia on Saturday, with Allar and the staff's top-level operating back duo shredding the Mountaineers in more methods, as well as phases, than one. Allar merely needed to have 11 conclusions to go beyond 200 passing gardens and locate completion zone 3 opportunities through the sky. Singleton balanced nearly 9 gardens per proceed his initial thirteen attempts, 2 of which got 40 lawns and among which found completion area. Wallace topped 100 obtaining yards for the first time in his job on only 5 receptions.By the 8:13 mark of the 4th one-fourth-- when the Nittany Lions started sending out wents of data backups onto the area-- Kotelnicki's outburst was actually still averaging an incredible 8.4 yards per play.What's following for Penn State?Departing West Virginia with a thoroughly excellent road success positions the Nittany Lions for a potential climb in the national rankings in the arriving weeks. Not only will Penn Condition be a massive favorite in its own upcoming four video games versus Bowling Eco-friendly, Kent State, Illinois and UCLA-- the last 2 of which are association challengers-- but they likewise won't must leave behind the welcoming boundaries of Beaver Coliseum. A quartet of home times always keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania until mid-October, whereupon they'll soar to California of what ought to be a high-profile matchup along with Large Ten newcomer USC. Already, Franklin's crew should be actually 5-0 general, 2-0 in the game as well as squarely in the chat to get to the College Regulation football Playoff for the first time as the style expands to 12 crews. As well as if Sunday's repulsive surge versus the Mountaineers is actually any kind of evidence of where Kotelnicki may take his system in the coming full weeks, after that it might be worth featuring Penn Condition in conversations concerning genuine opponents for the Big Ten Championship and also the championship game. What is actually following for West Virginia?After an opener in which Penn Condition threw for 199 yards and 3 goals in the first fifty percent alone, the concern for Brown as well as defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley in between right now and also Full week 2 need to be solidifying a leaky additional. The Mountaineers ranked 86th country wide and also eighth in the Big 12 in passing self defense last time regardless of possessing an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 passes safeguarded (four INTs, twenty separations) led the country. However Diocesan is now betting the Pittsburgh Steelers, and also West Virginia's continuing to be edges had a hard time to decrease the Nittany Lions' downfield passing attack, particularly without the perk of a practical successfully pass rush. Northwestern transactions Garnett Hollis Jr., who took the major task against Wallace, was actually hammered for a 17-yard conclusion on a push that ended along with Penn Condition hitting the end zone and also later on gave up a back-shoulder touchdown that broke off the activity open shortly just before halftime. West Virginia should have a less complicated obstacle next Sunday against Albany.Michael Cohen covers university volleyball and also baseball for FOX Sporting activities with an emphasis on the Big Ten. Observe him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want terrific tales supplied right to your inbox? Make or even log in to your FOX Sports profile, comply with leagues, staffs and players to get a tailored newsletter daily.] Adhere to Follow your preferences to tailor your FOX Athletics experience Get extra coming from University Volleyball Follow your favorites to get information about games, updates and additional.