.Michael Cohen.College Football as well as University Baseball Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the representatives switched as well as encountered West Virginia's captains following an opening coin throw that had actually gone the home group's method, the words of elderly safety and security Aubrey Burks echoed around Mountaineer Area courtesy of a referee's microphone." Our company really want the reception," Burks stated momentarily of assurance that was broadcast all over the online video panels at either end of the stadium. "And our company wan na go credit rating." Once, two times, three opportunities, Burks duplicated themself up until the umpire aimed both sets of players towards the side projects as first came close to. The Mountaineers got there for Saturday's nationally aired opener teeming with self-confidence after closing the 2023 project along with 5 victories in six video games, marked by a 20-point draw North Carolina in the Fight it out's Mayo Dish last December. A conference document of 6-3 and an overall proof of 9-4 sufficed to trigger positive outlook, enthusiasm and also a contract expansion for head train Neal Brown.But choosing to get the position first performed little in West Virginia's quest to follow through on the intent Burks had actually so openly laid out. Four possessions came and went just before the Mountaineers mustered any sort of aspects whatsoever, and also also after that, after transforming the ball over twice in the first fourth alone, they chose a lowly basket. And also basket were actually never visiting suffice against a new-look, new-age Penn State outburst that started to open the potential of past fine quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 backyards as well as three TDs). Under the direction of first-year annoying planner Andy Kotelnicki, whom move train James Franklin plucked from Kansas, the Nittany Lions lastly began to rumble. There were portion plays via the sky from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (2 catches, 55 gardens) and also Harrison Wallace III (5 catches, 117 gardens, 2 TDs). There were actually chunk plays on the ground along with tailbacks Nicholas Individual as well as Kaytron Allen. There were actually piece plays on either edge of a weather condition problem that always kept each crews in their closet areas for 2 hrs, 19 moments in between the 2nd and third areas. There were enough part participates in to deliver swaths of the 62,084 supporters home long prior to the ultimate secs elapsed.The 34-12 win was whatever Franklin and Penn State could possibly possess wished for in a top-level opener versus a Power-4 challenger. Here are some easy takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Arena: Early differenceA mistimed snap that seemed to find Allar through surprise on his crew's opening ownership blessed the Mountaineers terrific area setting only outside the reddish region along with 10:38 continuing to be in the very first area. It was the very first of four West Virginia steers that either began or even progressed inside the Penn Condition 30-yard collection during the initial two quarters, the combined results of which were actually just 6 factors: a set of field goals through twist Michael Hayes II from ranges of 38 yards and 39 gardens, specifically. As well as each successive drive that neglected to make a goal siphoned a little extra power from what was, a minimum of actually, a relatively raucous crowd.West Virginia's first play after Allar's very early fumble quickly declined into disaster when the snap coming from facility Brandon Yates attacked the activity man as well as caromed deep in to the backfield, with Penn Condition at some point ripping belongings out of quarterback Garrett Greene. The following Mountaineering foray in to Nittany Lions' territory was foiled through a neglected "tush guts" on 4th and short as Greene was repelled at free throw line of skirmish. Pair of extra drives that gained 98 combined yards throughout the mid as well as second phases of the second quarter delayed at the outer edge of the red zone.Kotelnicki's offense was actually far more purposeful along with each property that ventured into West Virginia territory. The Nittany Lions stressed a 10-play, 71-yard march along with a 20-yard touchdown from Allar to Allen as well as capped a three-play, 73-yard digestive tract punch when Allar whized a stunning throw to Wallace III for an additional rating with:06 staying in the second fourth, prolonging the Penn State lead to 14. Drew Allar associates with Harrison Wallace III that grabs his feets for a TD, prolonging Penn Condition's top over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a portion of the crowd stayed when play finally resumed at 4:23 p.m. and also the Nittany Lions leading through 14 points. For the West Virginia faithful that remained-- all of them having actually gathered underneath the bleachers for much more than two hrs of lightning and downpours-- it was actually understood merely how crucial the opening property of the third fourth would certainly be. If Penn Condition arrived at the end area and also pushed its own perk north of 20, it was actually unexpected the Mountaineers will have any possibility to scrape their way back in to contention based upon the anemic objectionable result coming from the very first half.A pair of 10-yard scrambles from Allar and also a prosperous swing exchange running back Nicholas Singleton moved the Nittany Lions throughout midfield with loved one simplicity. And also is actually when Individual accented Penn State's success along with a 40-yard goal go through the middle of West Virginia's protection. Two drawing electrician got rid of a path that left Singleton untouched up until he hit the 3rd level, where the flailing branch of safety and security Anthony Wilson Jr. was actually nowhere near enough to decrease the acceleration. Singleton dashed downfield as well as right into completion region as Penn State's top swelled to an insurmountable 21-point margin. The one-two strike of Singleton and Allen blended for 167 rushing lawns (134 hurrying, 33 acquiring) and 2 touchdowns.Key statOne of the steering elements responsible for Franklin's selection to go after Kotelnicki as his sixth objectionable organizer in 11 periods was actually as a result of the credibility and reputation for dynamite dips into Kansas, where the Jayhawks had actually turned into a high-octane strike under Kotelnicki's assistance. During the course of a three-year stretch from 2021-23, the Jayhawks positioned 12th across the country in portion of plays gaining at the very least 20 yards (8.3%) and also 15th in portion of passing plays obtaining at the very least 30 backyards (3.9%). Kansas exceeded 40 points nine times in that period and topped 50 aspects five times, even as unpleasant traumas to beginning quarterback Jalon Daniels evaluated the outburst's adaptability.Those forms of field-tilting increases uncovered themselves early and commonly in Kotelnicki's debut against West Virginia on Saturday, with Allar and also the team's top-level managing back duo shredding the Mountaineers in additional means, and also periods, than one. Allar only needed 11 fulfillments to go over 200 passing gardens as well as locate the end area 3 opportunities via the air. Singleton balanced nearly 9 lawns per proceed his first 13 attempts, 2 of which gained 40 yards as well as some of which located the end zone. Wallace surpassed 100 receiving lawns for the first time in his career on merely 5 receptions.By the 8:13 sign of the 4th quarter-- when the Nittany Lions started delivering droves of backups onto the area-- Kotelnicki's offense was still averaging an incredible 8.4 lawns per play.What's following for Penn State?Departing West Virginia with a completely remarkable road success installs the Nittany Lions for a potential climb in the national ranks in the arriving weeks. Not only will Penn State be actually a heavy favorite in its following 4 video games against Bowling Green, Kent State, Illinois and also UCLA-- the last two of which are conference rivals-- however they likewise will not need to leave behind the pleasant limits of Beaver Coliseum. A quartet of home dates keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania until mid-October, at which point they'll soar to California of what must be a prominent match along with Large 10 newbie USC. Already, Franklin's staff should be 5-0 general, 2-0 in the league and also directly in the talk to reach the College Soccer Playoff for the very first time as the format broadens to 12 groups. And if Saturday's offensive blast against the Mountaineers is any indication of where Kotelnicki can easily take his system in the happening full weeks, after that it may be worth including Penn State in conversations regarding reputable challengers for the Big Ten Champion and also the national championship. What is actually next for West Virginia?After an opener through which Penn Condition threw for 199 gardens as well as three goals in the 1st half alone, the priority for Brown and protective organizer Jordan Lesley between now and also Week 2 must be hardening a dripping secondary. The Mountaineers stood 86th nationally as well as eighth in the Huge 12 in passing defense final time despite having an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Diocesan Jr., whose 24 successfully pases protected (four INTs, twenty separations) led the country. However Bishop is right now betting the Pittsburgh Steelers, and also West Virginia's staying edges had a hard time to slow the Nittany Lions' downfield passing assault, especially without the benefit of a viable elapsed rush. Northwestern transmission Garnett Hollis Jr., that took the major job against Wallace, was actually beaten for a 17-yard fulfillment on a push that ended along with Penn Condition getting to completion region as well as later surrendered a back-shoulder touchdown that broke the game available shortly just before halftime. West Virginia ought to possess a less complicated problem next Saturday versus Albany.Michael Cohen covers university volleyball and also baseball for FOX Sporting activities with an importance on the Big 10. Observe him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want great accounts supplied right to your inbox? Make or even visit to your FOX Sports profile, adhere to organizations, staffs and gamers to acquire a personalized e-newsletter daily.] Adhere to Follow your faves to tailor your FOX Sports expertise Receive even more coming from College Soccer Observe your preferences to receive information concerning games, updates and also even more.