.Michael Cohen.College Football and also University Baseball Article Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the officials switched and encountered West Virginia's captains observing a position piece shake that had gone the home team's way, the words of senior safety Aubrey Burks echoed around Mountaineer Field courtesy of an umpire's microphone." Our experts prefer the reception," Burks mentioned in an instance of peace of mind that was transmitted throughout the online video boards at either end of the stadium. "As well as our experts wan na go rating." As soon as, two times, 3 times, Burks redoed themself up until the referee pointed both sets of players toward the subsidiaries as kickoff moved toward. The Mountaineers got here for Sunday's country wide telecasted opener brimming along with self-confidence after shutting the 2023 campaign along with 5 victories in six games, printed through a 20-point draw North Carolina in the Battle each other's Mayo Dish last December. A conference report of 6-3 and also an overall proof of 9-4 were enough to spark optimism, enjoyment and an agreement extension for head coach Neal Brown.But selecting to get the position kickoff did little in West Virginia's journey to follow through on the motive Burks had actually so publicly detailed. Four belongings came and went prior to the Mountaineers rounded up any sort of points in all, and also even then, after turning the ball over two times in the 1st fourth alone, they opted for a lowly basket. As well as basket were actually never visiting be enough versus a new-look, new-age Penn Condition offense that started to open the possibility of previous first-class quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 backyards and also 3 TDs). Under the path of first-year outrageous coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, whom move coach James Franklin picked from Kansas, the Nittany Lions ultimately began to holler. There were actually part plays via the air from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (2 catches, 55 yards) and Harrison Wallace III (five catches, 117 yards, pair of TDs). There were part use the ground with tailbacks Nicholas Individual and Kaytron Allen. There were actually piece plays on either edge of a weather condition problem that always kept each crews in their storage locker spaces for 2 hours, 19 moments between the second and also third parts. There were enough chunk participates in to send swaths of the 62,084 enthusiasts home long before the ultimate seconds elapsed.The 34-12 gain was everything Franklin as well as Penn State can possess expected in a high-profile opener versus a Power-4 rival. Listed below are some easy takeaways from Milan Puskar Arena: Very early differenceA mistimed pop that appeared to get Allar by shock on his group's opening possession skilled the Mountaineers terrific area posture simply outside the red region with 10:38 continuing to be in the first area. It was the first of 4 West Virginia steers that either began or accelerated inside the Penn State 30-yard series throughout the very first 2 quarters, the combined end results of which were actually simply six aspects: a set of basket through kicker Michael Hayes II coming from spans of 38 yards and 39 lawns, respectively. And also each successive push that failed to make a goal siphoned a little bit extra energy from what was actually, a minimum of originally, a fairly raucous crowd.West Virginia's 1st play after Allar's very early fumble promptly degenerated into disaster when the snap coming from center Brandon Yates attacked the motion guy and also caromed deep into the backfield, along with Penn Condition at some point tearing belongings off of quarterback Garrett Greene. The upcoming Mountaineer invasion into Nittany Lions' region was combated by a fallen short "tush guts" on 4th and short as Greene was rejected at the line of skirmish. 2 added pushes that acquired 98 mixed backyards around the center and latter stages of the second one-fourth slowed at the outer side of the reddish zone.Kotelnicki's offense was much more deliberate with each things that ventured into West Virginia region. The Nittany Lions punctuated a 10-play, 71-yard march with a 20-yard touchdown coming from Allar to Allen and also topped a three-play, 73-yard digestive tract punch when Allar whized a beautiful toss to Wallace III for one more score along with:06 staying in the second quarter, expanding the Penn Condition trigger 14. Drew Allar connects with Harrison Wallace III who grabs his feet for a TD, expanding Penn State's top over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a portion of the crowd continued to be when play eventually returned to at 4:23 p.m. and the Nittany Lions leading by 14 aspects. For the West Virginia faithful that remained-- each of all of them having actually snuggled underneath the bleachers for more than pair of hours of lightning and also downpours-- it was recognized just how critical the opening possession of the third quarter would be actually. If Penn Condition arrived at the end area as well as pressed its own conveniences north of twenty, it was unexpected the Mountaineers will possess any type of possibility to scrape their in the past into contention based on the anemic objectionable output from the 1st half.A set of 10-yard scrambles coming from Allar and an effective swing exchange running back Nicholas Singleton relocated the Nittany Lions all over midfield along with relative convenience. And that's when Singleton punctuated Penn State's triumph with a 40-yard goal go through the middle of West Virginia's protection. Pair of pulling electrician got rid of a pathway that left behind Individual untouched until he got to the third degree, where the flailing branch of security Anthony Wilson Jr. was no place near adequate to slow the velocity. Individual competed downfield and right into completion area as Penn Condition's lead swelled to an overwhelming 21-point margin. The one-two blow of Singleton and Allen blended for 167 hurrying yards (134 hurrying, thirty three acquiring) and pair of touchdowns.Key statOne of the steering factors behind Franklin's decision to go after Kotelnicki as his 6th repulsive organizer in 11 periods was actually as a result of the reputation for dynamite plays at Kansas, where the Jayhawks had actually turned into a high-octane assault under Kotelnicki's direction. During a three-year extent coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks placed 12th across the country in portion of plays gaining at least 20 backyards (8.3%) and 15th in portion of passing plays getting at the very least 30 gardens (3.9%). Kansas exceeded 40 aspects nine times in that stretch and topped fifty factors 5 times, also as irritating injuries to starting quarterback Jalon Daniels tested the offense's adaptability.Those types of field-tilting increases disclosed themselves early and also usually in Kotelnicki's debut versus West Virginia on Sunday, with Allar as well as the team's high-level managing back duo shredding the Mountaineers in additional means, and also periods, than one. Allar merely needed 11 fulfillments to exceed 200 passing backyards as well as discover the end zone three opportunities through the sky. Singleton averaged almost 9 gardens every carry on his very first 13 tries, 2 of which acquired 40 gardens and also among which discovered the end region. Wallace outdoed one hundred getting gardens for the first time in his occupation on just 5 receptions.By the 8:13 result of the 4th quarter-- when the Nittany Lions began sending out droves of data backups onto the area-- Kotelnicki's offense was actually still balancing an unbelievable 8.4 lawns every play.What's next for Penn State?Departing West Virginia with a completely exceptional street victory positions the Nittany Lions for a prospective climb in the nationwide ranks in the arriving weeks. Not merely are going to Penn Condition be a heavy preference in its following four activities versus Bowling Veggie, Kent State, Illinois and UCLA-- the final two of which are actually association challengers-- but they likewise will not must leave the helpful boundaries of Beaver Arena. A quartet of home dates keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania till mid-October, at which point they'll soar to The golden state of what must be actually a high-profile match along with Huge Ten newcomer USC. Already, Franklin's group ought to be actually 5-0 overall, 2-0 in the game and also straight in the chat to reach the University Regulation football Playoff for the very first time as the layout increases to 12 crews. And also if Saturday's offensive surge against the Mountaineers is any type of evidence of where Kotelnicki may take his system in the coming full weeks, at that point it might be worth including Penn Condition in conversations about valid contenders for the Big Ten Champion and the championship game. What's upcoming for West Virginia?After an opener through which Penn Condition threw for 199 backyards and also 3 goals in the first half alone, the priority for Brown and defensive organizer Jordan Lesley between right now as well as Full week 2 ought to be hardening a dripping secondary. The Mountaineers stood 86th across the country and eighth in the Large 12 in passing self defense last period despite having an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 passes defended (four INTs, 20 splits up) led the nation. But Diocesan is currently betting the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as West Virginia's continuing to be corners struggled to slow the Nittany Lions' downfield passing strike, especially without the advantage of a viable pass surge. Northwestern transfer Garnett Hollis Jr., that drew the main project versus Wallace, was actually hammered for a 17-yard conclusion on a push that finished along with Penn State hitting the end region as well as later on relinquished a back-shoulder goal that broke the video game available soon just before halftime. West Virginia must have a much easier challenge next Saturday versus Albany.Michael Cohen deals with university football as well as basketball for FOX Sporting activities with an importance on the Big Ten. Observe him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want excellent accounts supplied right to your inbox? Make or even log in to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with organizations, teams and players to get a personalized e-newsletter daily.] FOLLOW Follow your faves to tailor your FOX Sports adventure Receive extra coming from College Football Observe your preferences to get info regarding activities, news as well as even more.