.Michael Cohen.University Regulation Football as well as University Baseball Author.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the officials switched and also dealt with West Virginia's leaders complying with a position coin shake that had actually gone the home team's means, the words of senior safety Aubrey Burks echoed around Mountaineering Industry thanks to a referee's mic." Our experts desire the reception," Burks pointed out in an instance of self-confidence that was broadcast throughout the video panels at either end of the arena. "As well as we wan na go credit rating." Once, two times, 3 times, Burks redoed himself up until the umpire pointed both sets of gamers towards the subsidiaries as kickoff moved toward. The Mountaineers got there for Saturday's nationally telecasted opener brimming with confidence after closing the 2023 project along with five triumphes in six games, marked through a 20-point draw North Carolina in the Battle each other's Mayonnaise Dish final December. A meeting document of 6-3 and an overall proof of 9-4 were enough to spark confidence, enthusiasm and a deal expansion for head coach Neal Brown.But opting for to receive the position first did little bit in West Virginia's quest to go through on the intention Burks had so publicly described. 4 possessions reoccured prior to the Mountaineers mustered any type of points in any way, and also also then, after turning the ball over twice in the very first fourth alone, they went for a humble basket. As well as basket were never visiting be enough versus a new-look, new-age Penn Condition offense that started to unlock the capacity of previous first-class quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 lawns as well as three TDs). Under the path of first-year annoying coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, whom head train James Franklin plucked coming from Kansas, the Nittany Lions eventually began to roar. There were actually part plays via the air coming from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (pair of catches, 55 yards) as well as Harrison Wallace III (five catches, 117 yards, 2 TDs). There were actually chunk plays on the ground with tailbacks Nicholas Individual and also Kaytron Allen. There were piece plays on either edge of a weather condition problem that maintained both groups in their locker spaces for 2 hours, 19 mins in between the second and also 3rd zones. There were enough chunk plays to send swaths of the 62,084 fans home long prior to the ultimate few seconds elapsed.The 34-12 succeed was actually every thing Franklin and Penn State might possess hoped for in a high-profile opener against a Power-4 rival. Right here are some simple takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Arena: Very early differenceA mistimed break that appeared to find Allar through surprise on his team's opening possession skilled the Mountaineers great area placement only outside the reddish area along with 10:38 remaining in the initial part. It was the 1st of four West Virginia steers that either began or even progressed inside the Penn Condition 30-yard product line during the first two quarters, the integrated results of which were merely 6 aspects: a set of field goals by secret Michael Hayes II coming from ranges of 38 lawns and 39 yards, respectively. And each succeeding push that failed to make a touchdown siphoned a little bit even more energy from what was, a minimum of originally, a relatively rowdy crowd.West Virginia's very first play after Allar's early fumble quickly declined right into disaster when the breeze coming from center Brandon Yates blew the motion male and also caromed deep right into the backfield, with Penn Condition ultimately tearing possession far from quarterback Garrett Greene. The next Mountaineer invasion in to Nittany Lions' region was prevented by a failed "tush push" on 4th and also brief as Greene was actually repelled at free throw line of scrimmage. Two additional pushes that acquired 98 blended yards across the center and also last stages of the 2nd fourth delayed at the external side of the reddish zone.Kotelnicki's offense was actually far more deliberate along with each possession that ventured in to West Virginia region. The Nittany Lions punctuated a 10-play, 71-yard march with a 20-yard touchdown coming from Allar to Allen and capped a three-play, 73-yard digestive tract punch when Allar zipped a beautiful throw to Wallace III for another rating with:06 continuing to be in the second quarter, stretching the Penn State bring about 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 finally returned to at 4:23 p.m. and also the Nittany Lions leading through 14 points. For the West Virginia faithful that stayed-- every one of them having huddled underneath the bleachers for greater than two hours of super as well as torrential rains-- it was actually know merely how essential the opening property of the 3rd one-fourth will be actually. If Penn Condition hit completion area and pushed its own advantage north of 20, it was actually improbable the Mountaineers will possess any kind of possibility to claw their in the past in to opinion based upon the anemic offending output coming from the very first half.A set of 10-yard shuffles from Allar and a successful swing exchange operating back Nicholas Singleton relocated the Nittany Lions throughout midfield with relative ease. And also is actually when Individual punctuated Penn State's victory with a 40-yard touchdown go through the center of West Virginia's protection. Two pulling electrician got rid of a road that left behind Singleton untouched until he hit the 3rd degree, where the flailing arm of security Anthony Wilson Jr. was actually no place near enough to slow down the velocity. Individual dashed downfield and also right into completion region as Penn Condition's lead swelled to an impossible 21-point frame. The one-two punch of Individual as well as Allen incorporated for 167 rushing backyards (134 hurrying, 33 getting) and pair of touchdowns.Key statOne of the steering aspects responsible for Franklin's decision to pursue Kotelnicki as his sixth offensive organizer in 11 periods was actually as a result of the credibility and reputation for dynamite dips into Kansas, where the Jayhawks had become a high-octane attack under Kotelnicki's support. In the course of a three-year stretch coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks rated 12th nationally in portion of plays obtaining a minimum of 20 gardens (8.3%) as well as 15th in percent of passing plays getting a minimum of 30 gardens (3.9%). Kansas outperformed 40 points 9 attend that span and topped fifty factors 5 opportunities, even as irritating personal injuries to beginning quarterback Jalon Daniels assessed the offense's adaptability.Those kinds of field-tilting gains disclosed on their own early as well as typically in Kotelnicki's debut against West Virginia on Saturday, with Allar as well as the crew's high-level managing back duo shredding the Mountaineers in additional ways, as well as phases, than one. Allar only needed 11 completions to exceed 200 passing yards and locate the end area three times by means of the air. Singleton balanced almost 9 gardens per proceed his 1st 13 efforts, two of which gained 40 backyards as well as among which found the end region. Wallace beat one hundred acquiring lawns for the first time in his profession on just five receptions.By the 8:13 result of the fourth one-fourth-- when the Nittany Lions started sending out droves of data backups onto the industry-- Kotelnicki's outburst was actually still averaging an amazing 8.4 lawns per play.What's next for Penn State?Departing West Virginia with a carefully excellent roadway success sets up the Nittany Lions for a potential climb in the national rankings in the arriving full weeks. Not only are going to Penn Condition be actually a massive favorite in its own next four games versus Bowling Eco-friendly, Kent State, Illinois and UCLA-- the final 2 of which are event enemies-- but they additionally won't have to leave the helpful boundaries of Beaver Stadium. A quartet of home times maintains the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania up until mid-October, at which point they'll soar to The golden state of what ought to be actually a prominent competition along with Significant 10 newcomer USC. By then, Franklin's crew need to be actually 5-0 overall, 2-0 in the league and squarely in the chat to hit the College Football Playoff for the very first time as the layout increases to 12 groups. As well as if Saturday's annoying surge against the Mountaineers is actually any kind of evidence of where Kotelnicki can take his unit in the happening full weeks, at that point it might be worth featuring Penn Condition in discussions regarding legit opponents for the Big Ten Champion and the championship game. What's upcoming for West Virginia?After an opener through which Penn State threw for 199 lawns as well as three goals in the 1st half alone, the concern for Brown and also protective organizer Jordan Lesley between now and also Week 2 must be solidifying a leaky secondary. The Mountaineers stood 86th nationally and also eighth in the Major 12 in passing defense final period regardless of possessing an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 successfully pases defended (four INTs, 20 separations) led the country. But Bishop is actually right now playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as West Virginia's remaining sections strained to reduce the Nittany Lions' downfield passing attack, particularly without the benefit of a practical elapsed thrill. Northwestern transfer Garnett Hollis Jr., who pulled out the main assignment against Wallace, was hammered for a 17-yard conclusion on a push that ended with Penn Condition reaching the end zone and eventually submitted a back-shoulder goal that broke the activity open quickly before halftime. West Virginia should possess a much easier obstacle next Sunday against Albany.Michael Cohen deals with university volleyball as well as baseball for FOX Sports along with an emphasis on the Big 10. Observe him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want excellent stories delivered right to your inbox? Make or even visit to your FOX Athletics profile, observe games, teams and gamers to receive an individualized newsletter daily.] FOLLOW Observe your favorites to individualize your FOX Athletics expertise Get extra from University Football Follow your preferences to receive details concerning video games, news and even more.