.Michael Cohen.College Football and College Basketball Author.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the representatives switched as well as dealt with West Virginia's captains complying with a position coin shake that had gone the home crew's means, words of elderly security Aubrey Burks resounded around Mountaineer Field courtesy of a referee's mic." Our team yearn for the reception," Burks claimed in an instance of assurance that was broadcast all over the video recording panels at either end of the coliseum. "And also our experts wan na go credit rating." The moment, two times, 3 opportunities, Burks duplicated themself till the referee directed both collections of gamers toward the sidelines as kickoff moved toward. The Mountaineers got here for Sunday's country wide telecasted opener overflowing with self-confidence after shutting the 2023 campaign with five victories in 6 video games, branded through a 20-point gain North Carolina in the Battle each other's Mayo Bowl last December. A conference file of 6-3 as well as a total mark of 9-4 were enough to spark positive outlook, pleasure as well as an arrangement extension for mind train Neal Brown.But picking to receive the opening first carried out little in West Virginia's journey to follow up on the intent Burks had so publicly described. Four properties came and went before the Mountaineers mustered up any sort of factors in all, and also also after that, after turning the round over two times in the initial quarter alone, they opted for a meek basket. As well as basket were never ever going to be enough against a new-look, new-age Penn Condition outburst that started to unlock the ability of former fine quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 gardens as well as 3 TDs). Under the direction of first-year repulsive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, whom head train James Franklin picked from Kansas, the Nittany Lions finally began to rumble. There were actually chunk plays by means of the sky coming from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (pair of catches, 55 lawns) as well as Harrison Wallace III (5 catches, 117 gardens, two TDs). There were actually portion plays on the ground along with tailbacks Nicholas Singleton and also Kaytron Allen. There were piece plays on either side of a weather condition delay that always kept each groups in their storage locker rooms for 2 hours, 19 mins in between the 2nd and also third regions. There were enough part plays to send swaths of the 62,084 supporters home long prior to the ultimate seconds elapsed.The 34-12 win was whatever Franklin and Penn Condition could have expected in a prominent opener versus a Power-4 rival. Right here are actually some fast takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Stadium: Early differenceA mistimed snap that appeared to find Allar through surprise on his crew's position things gifted the Mountaineers terrific area position just outside the red zone along with 10:38 remaining in the 1st quarter. It was actually the 1st of 4 West Virginia steers that either started or even evolved inside the Penn Condition 30-yard product line during the course of the initial pair of one-fourths, the combined end results of which were only 6 points: a set of field goals through kicker Michael Hayes II from spans of 38 backyards and 39 yards, specifically. As well as each subsequent drive that stopped working to generate a touchdown siphoned a bit more energy coming from what was actually, at the very least actually, a rather rowdy crowd.West Virginia's very first play after Allar's early fumble rapidly declined into calamity when the piece of cake coming from facility Brandon Yates blew the activity man as well as caromed deep into the backfield, along with Penn Condition ultimately ripping property off of quarterback Garrett Greene. The upcoming Mountaineering foray into Nittany Lions' region was foiled through a neglected "tush push" on 4th and brief as Greene was repelled at the line of skirmish. Pair of added drives that acquired 98 mixed yards throughout the center and also latter phases of the 2nd fourth slowed at the external side of the red zone.Kotelnicki's outburst was even more purposeful along with each belongings that ventured right into West Virginia region. The Nittany Lions accented a 10-play, 71-yard march along with a 20-yard goal from Allar to Allen and covered a three-play, 73-yard gut drill when Allar whized a stunning throw to Wallace III for one more score along with:06 staying in the second fourth, stretching the Penn Condition lead to 14. Drew Allar associates with Harrison Wallace III who grabs 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 ultimately resumed at 4:23 p.m. and the Nittany Lions leading by 14 aspects. For the West Virginia faithful that stayed-- every one of all of them having huddled beneath the bleachers for greater than 2 hours of lightning and downpours-- it was actually comprehended just how crucial the opening possession of the 3rd quarter would be. If Penn Condition reached the end region and drove its benefit north of twenty, it was actually not likely the Mountaineers will possess any possibility to scrape their in the past into contention based on the anemic objectionable result coming from the very first half.A set of 10-yard scrambles from Allar and also a prosperous swing exchange running back Nicholas Singleton relocated the Nittany Lions around midfield along with loved one simplicity. And that's when Singleton accented Penn State's triumph along with a 40-yard touchdown run through the center of West Virginia's self defense. Two drawing linemen removed a road that left behind Singleton untouched up until he got to the 3rd amount, where the smacking arm of security Anthony Wilson Jr. was no place near sufficient to decrease the velocity. Individual raced downfield as well as in to the end region as Penn Condition's lead swelled to an insurmountable 21-point frame. The one-two strike of Individual and Allen mixed for 167 rushing yards (134 rushing, thirty three getting) as well as pair of touchdowns.Key statOne of the steering variables behind Franklin's choice to pursue Kotelnicki as his sixth repulsive coordinator in 11 times was actually because of the reputation for explosive dips into Kansas, where the Jayhawks had turned into a high-octane assault under Kotelnicki's assistance. Throughout a three-year extent coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks ranked 12th country wide in percent of plays getting at least twenty yards (8.3%) and also 15th in amount of passing plays obtaining at the very least 30 yards (3.9%). Kansas went beyond 40 factors 9 times in that span and topped 50 points five opportunities, also as bothersome personal injuries to beginning quarterback Jalon Daniels evaluated the offense's adaptability.Those kinds of field-tilting increases uncovered themselves early and also commonly in Kotelnicki's debut against West Virginia on Saturday, along with Allar and the staff's high-ranking operating back duo shredding the Mountaineers in even more methods, and also phases, than one. Allar only needed 11 completions to go over 200 passing yards and also find the end area 3 opportunities by means of the sky. Singleton averaged nearly 9 yards every proceed his very first 13 efforts, two of which got 40 lawns and some of which located completion area. Wallace outdoed 100 getting lawns for the first time in his occupation on only five receptions.By the 8:13 sign of the 4th quarter-- when the Nittany Lions began delivering droves of backups onto the field-- Kotelnicki's offense was actually still balancing an unbelievable 8.4 gardens per play.What's next for Penn State?Departing West Virginia with an extensively outstanding roadway victory places the Nittany Lions for a possible climb in the nationwide rankings in the coming full weeks. Certainly not merely will Penn State be actually a hefty preference in its own next four games versus Bowling Eco-friendly, Kent State, Illinois and UCLA-- the final two of which are association opponents-- but they additionally will not have to leave the helpful limits of Beaver Arena. A quartet of home days maintains the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania up until mid-October, whereupon they'll soar to The golden state wherefore should be actually a top-level match with Huge 10 newcomer USC. Already, Franklin's crew must be actually 5-0 overall, 2-0 in the game and squarely in the discussion to reach the University Soccer Playoff for the very first time as the style grows to 12 crews. As well as if Saturday's offending blast against the Mountaineers is any evidence of where Kotelnicki can easily take his unit in the happening full weeks, then it may be worth including Penn State in dialogues regarding reputable contenders for the Big Ten Championship as well as the national championship. What's next for West Virginia?After an opener in which Penn State tossed for 199 gardens and three goals in the initial fifty percent alone, the concern for Brown and also protective planner Jordan Lesley in between currently as well as Full week 2 need to be strengthening a leaking additional. The Mountaineers stood 86th nationally and 8th in the Large 12 in passing protection last season regardless of possessing an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Diocesan Jr., whose 24 elapseds shielded (four INTs, twenty breaks up) led the nation. But Bishop is currently betting the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as West Virginia's continuing to be edges struggled to slow down the Nittany Lions' downfield passing strike, especially without the advantage of a worthwhile successfully pass thrill. Northwestern transfer Garnett Hollis Jr., who drew the main assignment against Wallace, was beaten for a 17-yard fulfillment on a push that finished along with Penn Condition arriving at completion zone and eventually relinquished a back-shoulder goal that cut the video game accessible soon before halftime. West Virginia need to have a less complicated challenge next Sunday versus Albany.Michael Cohen deals with university football and baseball for FOX Sports along with an emphasis on the Big Ten. Follow him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want great tales supplied right to your inbox? Develop or log in to your FOX Sports account, observe leagues, crews as well as players to get a customized e-newsletter daily.] FOLLOW Observe your preferences to personalize your FOX Athletics adventure Acquire even more coming from College Football Observe your faves to get info concerning games, headlines and also additional.