.Michael Cohen.University Soccer as well as College Baseball Article Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the authorities turned and encountered West Virginia's captains adhering to an opening piece toss that had gone the home staff's way, the words of elderly safety and security Aubrey Burks echoed around Mountaineering Industry courtesy of an umpire's microphone." Our company prefer the ball," Burks pointed out in an instance of assurance that was actually relayed throughout the video recording panels at either end of the arena. "And our experts wan na go credit rating." Once, two times, 3 times, Burks redoed himself till the umpire aimed both sets of players towards the side projects as first approached. The Mountaineers showed up for Sunday's across the country televised opener brimming with peace of mind after closing the 2023 campaign with 5 success in six video games, marked by a 20-point gain North Carolina in the Duke's Mayonnaise Bowl final December. A meeting file of 6-3 and also a total proof of 9-4 sufficed to spark positive outlook, enjoyment and also an arrangement extension for mind train Neal Brown.But opting for to get the position kickoff did little in West Virginia's mission to follow up on the intent Burks had actually therefore publicly outlined. 4 belongings reoccured prior to the Mountaineers collected any sort of points whatsoever, as well as also then, after turning the ball over twice in the very first fourth alone, they went for a meek field goal. And field goals were certainly never mosting likely to suffice versus a new-look, new-age Penn State offense that began to unlock the ability of past first-class quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 lawns and 3 TDs). Under the instructions of first-year offensive organizer Andy Kotelnicki, whom move trainer James Franklin tweezed coming from Kansas, the Nittany Lions finally began to rumble. There were actually portion plays via the sky coming from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (2 catches, 55 lawns) as well as Harrison Wallace III (5 catches, 117 lawns, two TDs). There were actually portion use the ground along with tailbacks Nicholas Individual and Kaytron Allen. There were portion plays on either edge of a climate problem that kept each teams in their closet areas for 2 hrs, 19 mins between the second and also third regions. There were enough chunk plays to deliver swaths of the 62,084 fans home long before the final secs elapsed.The 34-12 gain was whatever Franklin and Penn Condition could have hoped for in a high-profile opener against a Power-4 rival. Listed here are actually some fast takeaways from Milan Puskar Arena: Very early differenceA mistimed snap that appeared to get Allar through unpleasant surprise on his staff's position things skilled the Mountaineers terrific area placement just outside the red area with 10:38 remaining in the first zone. It was the initial of 4 West Virginia drives that either began or accelerated inside the Penn Condition 30-yard product line throughout the 1st 2 fourths, the integrated results of which were actually merely six points: a pair of field goals by secret Michael Hayes II coming from spans of 38 backyards and 39 gardens, specifically. And also each succeeding drive that neglected to create a touchdown siphoned a little bit more power from what was actually, at the very least initially, a reasonably raucous crowd.West Virginia's initial play after Allar's early fumble swiftly devolved in to disaster when the breeze coming from facility Brandon Yates blew the activity guy as well as caromed deep in to the backfield, with Penn State at some point tearing property far from quarterback Garrett Greene. The upcoming Mountaineer foray in to Nittany Lions' area was warded off by a fallen short "tush push" on fourth as well as short as Greene was rebuffed at the line of skirmish. Pair of extra drives that gained 98 incorporated backyards across the center as well as second phases of the 2nd one-fourth delayed at the outer side of the red zone.Kotelnicki's offense was even more deliberate with each ownership that ventured right into West Virginia territory. The Nittany Lions accented a 10-play, 71-yard march with a 20-yard touchdown coming from Allar to Allen and also covered a three-play, 73-yard digestive tract punch when Allar zoomed a lovely toss to Wallace III for another score along with:06 remaining in the 2nd one-fourth, stretching the Penn State lead to 14. Drew Allar connects with Harrison Wallace III that drags his feets for a TD, stretching Penn Condition's top over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a portion of the group continued to be when play lastly returned to at 4:23 p.m. as well as the Nittany Lions leading through 14 factors. For the West Virginia faithful that remained-- each one of them having snuggled beneath the bleachers for more than two hrs of lightning and downpours-- it was recognized merely how pivotal the opening possession of the 3rd one-fourth would certainly be. If Penn Condition hit completion region and also pushed its own perk north of 20, it was unlikely the Mountaineers will possess any type of chance to claw their in the past right into contention based on the anemic annoying outcome coming from the very first half.A set of 10-yard races from Allar and an effective swing pass to operating back Nicholas Individual moved the Nittany Lions throughout midfield with relative simplicity. And that's when Individual stressed Penn State's success with a 40-yard goal go through the middle of West Virginia's self defense. 2 taking linemen got rid of a course that left behind Singleton untouched until he arrived at the third amount, where the smacking branch of safety and security Anthony Wilson Jr. was nowhere near sufficient to slow down the acceleration. Singleton dashed downfield as well as into the end zone as Penn State's lead swelled to an insurmountable 21-point frame. The one-two blow of Individual and also Allen integrated for 167 rushing yards (134 rushing, thirty three obtaining) and 2 touchdowns.Key statOne of the steering aspects behind Franklin's decision to pursue Kotelnicki as his sixth outrageous planner in 11 times was due to the reputation for explosive dips into Kansas, where the Jayhawks had actually become a high-octane attack under Kotelnicki's assistance. Throughout a three-year extent coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks positioned 12th nationally in percent of plays acquiring a minimum of 20 lawns (8.3%) and 15th in percent of passing plays obtaining a minimum of 30 gardens (3.9%). Kansas exceeded 40 factors nine attend that stretch and covered fifty factors five times, even as nagging traumas to starting quarterback Jalon Daniels evaluated the offense's adaptability.Those sorts of field-tilting gains showed themselves early and typically in Kotelnicki's debut versus West Virginia on Saturday, with Allar and also the staff's high-level managing back duo shredding the Mountaineers in additional methods, and also stages, than one. Allar merely needed 11 finalizations to exceed 200 passing gardens as well as discover the end area three times by means of the sky. Individual balanced virtually 9 backyards every continue his initial 13 tries, 2 of which gained 40 yards as well as among which located completion region. Wallace exceeded 100 acquiring gardens for the very first time in his job on simply five receptions.By the 8:13 result of the fourth quarter-- when the Nittany Lions started sending out droves of backups onto the field-- Kotelnicki's outburst was actually still balancing an incredible 8.4 gardens every play.What's upcoming for Penn State?Departing West Virginia with a thoroughly exceptional roadway victory installs the Nittany Lions for a potential climb in the nationwide positions in the coming full weeks. Certainly not simply are going to Penn Condition be a massive favorite in its following four activities against Bowling Veggie, Kent Condition, Illinois and also UCLA-- the final two of which are conference enemies-- however they also won't need to leave behind the welcoming confines of Beaver Coliseum. A quartet of home days maintains the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania until mid-October, whereupon they'll fly to The golden state of what should be a top-level matchup along with Large 10 beginner USC. By then, Franklin's crew must be actually 5-0 general, 2-0 in the league as well as directly in the discussion to reach the College Regulation football Playoff for the very first time as the format extends to 12 teams. As well as if Saturday's offensive explosion versus the Mountaineers is actually any sign of where Kotelnicki may take his unit in the coming weeks, then it could be worth including Penn Condition in conversations regarding legit challengers for the Big 10 Champion as well as the championship game. What is actually upcoming for West Virginia?After an opener in which Penn State tossed for 199 backyards as well as 3 touchdowns in the initial fifty percent alone, the top priority for Brown and defensive organizer Jordan Lesley between currently and also Full week 2 should be thickening a dripping additional. The Mountaineers stood 86th country wide and also 8th in the Huge 12 in passing defense last period regardless of having an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 passes defended (4 INTs, twenty breakups) led the country. However Diocesan is actually right now playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and West Virginia's staying edges strained to reduce the Nittany Lions' downfield passing assault, specifically without the benefit of a worthwhile successfully pass surge. Northwestern transactions Garnett Hollis Jr., who drew the key task against Wallace, was actually beaten for a 17-yard finalization on a drive that finished along with Penn State reaching completion region and later on submitted a back-shoulder goal that cut the game available not long before halftime. West Virginia need to have an easier difficulty next Saturday against Albany.Michael Cohen covers college football and basketball for FOX Sports with a focus on the Big 10. Observe him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want fantastic accounts supplied right to your inbox? Develop or log in to your FOX Athletics account, comply with leagues, crews and also gamers to receive an individualized bulletin daily.] Observe Follow your preferences to customize your FOX Sports experience Obtain much more coming from University Soccer Follow your faves to acquire relevant information regarding video games, information and even more.