.Michael Cohen.College Regulation Football and University Baseball Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the representatives turned and also experienced West Virginia's captains observing a position piece throw that had gone the home staff's way, words of senior protection Aubrey Burks echoed around Mountaineering Area courtesy of a referee's microphone." Our experts wish the reception," Burks pointed out momentarily of peace of mind that was relayed all over the video recording boards at either end of the arena. "As well as our experts wan na go score." As soon as, twice, three opportunities, Burks repeated himself till the umpire aimed both collections of gamers toward the side projects as kickoff moved toward. The Mountaineers showed up for Sunday's country wide aired opener brimming with peace of mind after shutting the 2023 campaign with five success in six games, branded by a 20-point win over North Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Bowl last December. A conference record of 6-3 as well as a general symbol of 9-4 sufficed to stimulate optimism, exhilaration and a contract extension for mind coach Neal Brown.But picking to acquire the opening kickoff performed bit in West Virginia's mission to go through on the intent Burks had actually thus publicly outlined. 4 possessions reoccured just before the Mountaineers mustered any kind of factors at all, and also at that point, after transforming the sphere over two times in the very first quarter alone, they chose a lowly basket. And field goals were never mosting likely to suffice against a new-look, new-age Penn State offense that started to unlock the possibility of previous top-notch quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 yards as well as 3 TDs). Under the path of first-year repulsive planner Andy Kotelnicki, whom move coach James Franklin picked coming from Kansas, the Nittany Lions eventually began to holler. There were actually portion plays by means of the air from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (2 catches, 55 backyards) and also Harrison Wallace III (5 catches, 117 lawns, pair of TDs). There were actually part plays on the ground with tailbacks Nicholas Individual and also Kaytron Allen. There were actually part plays on either side of a weather problem that maintained both groups in their locker areas for 2 hrs, 19 minutes in between the second and 3rd zones. There were enough piece plays to send out swaths of the 62,084 enthusiasts home long prior to the ultimate seconds elapsed.The 34-12 win was actually every little thing Franklin and also Penn Condition could have wished for in a top-level opener versus a Power-4 enemy. Here are some easy takeaways from Milan Puskar Arena: Very early differenceA mistimed snap that showed up to find Allar through surprise on his group's position possession skilled the Mountaineers great field position only outside the reddish area with 10:38 continuing to be in the very first sector. It was actually the very first of 4 West Virginia steers that either began or accelerated inside the Penn State 30-yard line throughout the 1st 2 one-fourths, the incorporated outcomes of which were actually simply 6 points: a set of basket through twist Michael Hayes II coming from distances of 38 gardens and 39 gardens, respectively. And also each succeeding drive that neglected to generate a goal siphoned a little even more power from what was, at least actually, a fairly rowdy crowd.West Virginia's initial play after Allar's early fumble quickly degenerated into calamity when the breeze from center Brandon Yates hit the movement guy and also caromed deep right into the backfield, with Penn State inevitably tearing ownership away from quarterback Garrett Greene. The following Mountaineer foray into Nittany Lions' area was warded off through a failed "tush guts" on fourth as well as brief as Greene was actually rebuffed at free throw line of skirmish. Two extra drives that gained 98 combined gardens across the mid and also second stages of the second quarter slowed at the outer edge of the reddish zone.Kotelnicki's outburst was actually much more deliberate along with each ownership that ventured into West Virginia territory. The Nittany Lions accented a 10-play, 71-yard march along with a 20-yard goal coming from Allar to Allen and also capped a three-play, 73-yard gut punch when Allar zipped a gorgeous toss to Wallace III for yet another credit rating along with:06 remaining in the 2nd quarter, extending the Penn State trigger 14. Drew Allar gets in touch with Harrison Wallace III that grabs his feets for a TD, extending Penn Condition's lead over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a portion of the group stayed when play lastly returned to at 4:23 p.m. as well as the Nittany Lions leading through 14 aspects. For the West Virginia faithful that stayed-- each of all of them having actually cuddled under the bleachers for greater than 2 hours of lightning and downpours-- it was actually comprehended simply how critical the position possession of the 3rd one-fourth will be actually. If Penn State hit the end region and pushed its own conveniences north of 20, it was actually unexpected the Mountaineers would certainly possess any sort of chance to scrape their in the past in to opinion based on the anemic outrageous result coming from the very first half.A pair of 10-yard scrambles from Allar as well as a productive swing pass to managing back Nicholas Individual moved the Nittany Lions around midfield with family member convenience. And also is actually when Individual stressed Penn Condition's triumph along with a 40-yard goal go through the middle of West Virginia's defense. Two pulling electrician removed a road that left behind Singleton untouched until he reached the 3rd level, where the smacking branch of protection Anthony Wilson Jr. was no place near adequate to reduce the velocity. Individual raced downfield and right into completion area as Penn Condition's lead swelled to an overwhelming 21-point frame. The one-two hit of Singleton as well as Allen incorporated for 167 hurrying lawns (134 rushing, 33 acquiring) and also pair of touchdowns.Key statOne of the driving factors behind Franklin's selection to pursue Kotelnicki as his 6th objectionable organizer in 11 periods was actually due to the image for dynamite plays at Kansas, where the Jayhawks had actually become a high-octane attack under Kotelnicki's advice. During the course of a three-year extent coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks placed 12th nationally in percentage of plays obtaining at least 20 gardens (8.3%) and 15th in portion of passing plays acquiring at the very least 30 lawns (3.9%). Kansas outperformed 40 points 9 attend that period as well as topped fifty factors 5 opportunities, even as unpleasant accidents to beginning quarterback Jalon Daniels tested the offense's adaptability.Those forms of field-tilting gains uncovered on their own early as well as typically in Kotelnicki's launching versus West Virginia on Saturday, along with Allar as well as the crew's high-level managing back duo shredding the Mountaineers in more methods, and stages, than one. Allar merely required 11 fulfillments to surpass 200 passing yards and locate completion area three opportunities with the air. Singleton averaged almost 9 lawns every proceed his first thirteen efforts, 2 of which acquired 40 gardens as well as among which discovered the end area. Wallace topped 100 acquiring gardens for the very first time in his profession on just five receptions.By the 8:13 result of the fourth one-fourth-- when the Nittany Lions began delivering droves of backups onto the industry-- Kotelnicki's offense was still averaging an amazing 8.4 yards per play.What's following for Penn State?Departing West Virginia along with a completely outstanding roadway victory places the Nittany Lions for a potential climb in the national rankings in the coming full weeks. Certainly not only will Penn State be a massive favorite in its upcoming four games against Bowling Eco-friendly, Kent State, Illinois and also UCLA-- the final two of which are conference rivals-- but they additionally will not must leave the friendly boundaries of Beaver Arena. A quartet of home days keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania up until mid-October, at which point they'll soar to The golden state of what needs to be a prominent competition along with Major 10 novice USC. Already, Franklin's group must be actually 5-0 overall, 2-0 in the league and straight in the talk to hit the College Soccer Playoff for the very first time as the format broadens to 12 staffs. As well as if Saturday's offending surge against the Mountaineers is actually any sort of indicator of where Kotelnicki can easily take his unit in the happening weeks, after that it might be worth including Penn Condition in discussions concerning legit contenders for the Big Ten Championship and the national championship. What is actually next for West Virginia?After an opener in which Penn State threw for 199 gardens as well as three goals in the very first one-half alone, the concern for Brown as well as defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley in between now and also Full week 2 must be actually thickening a leaky secondary. The Mountaineers ranked 86th nationally and also 8th in the Huge 12 in passing self defense last time regardless of possessing an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 passes defended (four INTs, twenty breaks up) led the country. But Bishop is actually now playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and West Virginia's continuing to be edges had a hard time to decrease the Nittany Lions' downfield passing attack, particularly without the advantage of a practical elapsed thrill. Northwestern move Garnett Hollis Jr., who pulled out the key job versus Wallace, was actually beaten for a 17-yard finalization on a push that finished along with Penn Condition arriving at completion area and eventually gave up a back-shoulder touchdown that broke off the activity accessible not long just before halftime. West Virginia need to possess a much easier obstacle next Saturday against Albany.Michael Cohen covers college soccer and also baseball for FOX Sporting activities with an emphasis on the Big Ten. Follow him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want fantastic tales provided right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Athletics account, follow leagues, staffs and gamers to acquire a customized email list daily.] Adhere to Observe your favorites to tailor your FOX Sports experience Get more from College Soccer Observe your faves to obtain info concerning activities, updates and more.