.Michael Cohen.University Football and College Basketball Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the authorities switched as well as experienced West Virginia's captains adhering to an opening coin toss that had gone the home team's technique, the words of elderly security Aubrey Burks echoed around Mountaineering Field thanks to an umpire's mic." Our experts prefer the ball," Burks mentioned in a moment of assurance that was relayed across the video clip boards at either end of the stadium. "And we wan na go score." The moment, twice, 3 times, Burks duplicated themself up until the referee aimed both collections of gamers towards the subsidiaries as first approached. The Mountaineers came in for Saturday's nationally televised opener teeming along with peace of mind after finalizing the 2023 project with 5 victories in 6 video games, branded by a 20-point get North Carolina in the Duke's Mayonnaise Dish final December. A conference file of 6-3 and a total proof of 9-4 were enough to stimulate positive outlook, enjoyment and also a deal expansion for mind coach Neal Brown.But deciding on to acquire the position kickoff did little bit in West Virginia's journey to go through on the goal Burks had actually therefore publicly detailed. 4 possessions came and went before the Mountaineers summoned any sort of points whatsoever, and also also then, after switching the sphere over two times in the first one-fourth alone, they settled for a humble basket. And also field goals were actually never heading to suffice against a new-look, new-age Penn State offense that began to uncover the capacity of past five-star quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 lawns as well as three TDs). Under the instructions of first-year outrageous coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, whom move trainer James Franklin tweezed from Kansas, the Nittany Lions finally began to roar. There were actually portion plays via the sky from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (pair of catches, 55 lawns) as well as Harrison Wallace III (5 catches, 117 lawns, pair of TDs). There were chunk use the ground with tailbacks Nicholas Singleton and also Kaytron Allen. There were actually part use either side of a climate delay that always kept both groups in their locker areas for 2 hours, 19 minutes between the 2nd and third zones. There were enough portion plays to send swaths of the 62,084 followers home long before the last seconds elapsed.The 34-12 succeed was everything Franklin and also Penn State might possess wished for in a high-profile opener versus a Power-4 challenger. Right here are actually some fast takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Stadium: Very early differenceA mistimed snap that showed up to catch Allar by unpleasant surprise on his staff's position ownership blessed the Mountaineers great area position simply outside the red zone along with 10:38 remaining in the first area. It was actually the very first of 4 West Virginia drives that either began or accelerated inside the Penn Condition 30-yard collection during the course of the initial pair of one-fourths, the combined results of which were actually simply 6 factors: a set of field goals by kicker Michael Hayes II from ranges of 38 gardens and 39 backyards, respectively. And each successive drive that neglected to produce a touchdown siphoned a bit much more electricity coming from what was actually, at the very least initially, a fairly raucous crowd.West Virginia's first play after Allar's very early fumble swiftly declined in to disaster when the snap coming from facility Brandon Yates attacked the activity guy and also caromed deep right into the backfield, with Penn Condition inevitably tearing possession away from quarterback Garrett Greene. The next Mountaineer venture right into Nittany Lions' area was actually prevented by a neglected "tush push" on fourth as well as quick as Greene was repelled at free throw line of scrimmage. Two extra drives that acquired 98 incorporated yards throughout the middle as well as second phases of the second one-fourth delayed at the exterior edge of the reddish zone.Kotelnicki's outburst was even more deliberate along with each property that ventured right into West Virginia area. The Nittany Lions stressed a 10-play, 71-yard march along with a 20-yard goal coming from Allar to Allen as well as capped a three-play, 73-yard gut drill when Allar zoomed a lovely throw to Wallace III for yet another rating along with:06 continuing to be in the 2nd quarter, stretching the Penn Condition result in 14. Drew Allar associates with Harrison Wallace III that drags his feet for a TD, extending Penn Condition's lead over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a fraction of the crowd continued to be when play eventually resumed at 4:23 p.m. and the Nittany Lions leading through 14 aspects. For the West Virginia faithful that continued to be-- every one of all of them having actually cuddled beneath the bleachers for more than pair of hrs of lightning and torrential rains-- it was comprehended merely how essential the position things of the third fourth would be. If Penn Condition arrived at completion zone and also pressed its benefit north of 20, it was extremely unlikely the Mountaineers would certainly have any sort of chance to their way back into opinion based on the anemic annoying outcome from the 1st half.A pair of 10-yard races from Allar and also an effective swing pass to managing back Nicholas Singleton moved the Nittany Lions across midfield with loved one simplicity. And also's when Singleton punctuated Penn Condition's triumph with a 40-yard touchdown run through the middle of West Virginia's defense. Two drawing electrician got rid of a course that left behind Singleton untouched till he hit the third degree, where the smacking branch of safety Anthony Wilson Jr. was actually no place near sufficient to slow the acceleration. Individual competed downfield and also into the end region as Penn State's top swelled to an impossible 21-point scope. The one-two hit of Singleton as well as Allen integrated for 167 hurrying lawns (134 hurrying, 33 obtaining) as well as two touchdowns.Key statOne of the steering factors responsible for Franklin's selection to pursue Kotelnicki as his 6th offensive planner in 11 times was actually due to the credibility and reputation for explosive dips into Kansas, where the Jayhawks had developed into a high-octane attack under Kotelnicki's assistance. During the course of a three-year extent coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks ranked 12th across the country in percent of plays obtaining a minimum of 20 gardens (8.3%) as well as 15th in amount of passing plays gaining a minimum of 30 lawns (3.9%). Kansas went beyond 40 aspects nine attend that stretch as well as covered fifty factors 5 opportunities, also as unpleasant traumas to starting quarterback Jalon Daniels tested the offense's adaptability.Those forms of field-tilting increases disclosed themselves early and frequently in Kotelnicki's launching versus West Virginia on Sunday, with Allar and the crew's high-level operating back duo shredding the Mountaineers in more techniques, and phases, than one. Allar merely needed to have 11 fulfillments to exceed 200 passing lawns and also discover completion zone 3 times with the sky. Individual balanced nearly 9 backyards per proceed his initial 13 attempts, two of which obtained 40 backyards and also one of which located the end region. Wallace bested one hundred acquiring backyards for the very first time in his career on only 5 receptions.By the 8:13 mark of the fourth one-fourth-- when the Nittany Lions began delivering wents of backups onto the field-- Kotelnicki's offense was still balancing an awesome 8.4 backyards every play.What's upcoming for Penn State?Departing West Virginia with a thoroughly excellent roadway triumph positions the Nittany Lions for a potential climb in the nationwide positions in the coming weeks. Not just will Penn Condition be actually a heavy preference in its own following four activities versus Bowling Green, Kent Condition, Illinois as well as UCLA-- the last two of which are actually association opponents-- yet they also won't need to leave the friendly boundaries of Beaver Coliseum. A quartet of home dates always keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania up until mid-October, whereupon they'll fly to California of what must be actually a top-level matchup with Significant 10 newcomer USC. Already, Franklin's team should be 5-0 overall, 2-0 in the league and also directly in the chat to arrive at the College Soccer Playoff for the very first time as the style increases to 12 groups. As well as if Sunday's objectionable surge against the Mountaineers is any type of evidence of where Kotelnicki may take his unit in the happening full weeks, then it may be worth featuring Penn State in dialogues concerning reputable opponents for the Big 10 Champion and also the national championship. What's next for West Virginia?After an opener in which Penn State threw for 199 lawns as well as 3 touchdowns in the very first half alone, the concern for Brown as well as protective organizer Jordan Lesley in between currently and also Full week 2 must be strengthening a dripping secondary. The Mountaineers stood 86th country wide and 8th in the Significant 12 in passing protection last period in spite of possessing an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 elapseds shielded (four INTs, twenty breakups) led the nation. However Diocesan is actually right now betting the Pittsburgh Steelers, and West Virginia's continuing to be sections had a hard time to slow the Nittany Lions' downfield passing strike, particularly without the perk of a worthwhile pass rush. Northwestern transfer Garnett Hollis Jr., who drew the major project versus Wallace, was hammered for a 17-yard conclusion on a push that ended with Penn State hitting the end region as well as eventually gave up a back-shoulder goal that cut the activity open shortly before halftime. West Virginia must have an easier challenge next Sunday against Albany.Michael Cohen deals with university soccer and baseball for FOX Sports along with an importance on the Big 10. Observe him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want terrific stories supplied straight to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Athletics profile, adhere to games, groups as well as gamers to receive an individualized bulletin daily.] Adhere to Observe your faves to personalize your FOX Athletics expertise Acquire much more coming from College Soccer Follow your faves to acquire details regarding video games, news as well as even more.