.Michael Cohen.University Football as well as University Baseball Author.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the officials transformed and faced West Virginia's leaders observing a position piece throw that had actually gone the home group's technique, words of senior safety Aubrey Burks reverberated around Mountaineer Industry courtesy of a referee's microphone." Our company yearn for the ball," Burks mentioned in an instance of peace of mind that was actually transmitted around the online video panels at either end of the stadium. "And we wan na go credit rating." As soon as, two times, three times, Burks repeated himself up until the referee directed both sets of players towards the side projects as first came close to. The Mountaineers arrived for Saturday's nationally televised opener teeming with self-confidence after closing the 2023 project with 5 triumphes in 6 activities, stamped by a 20-point sway North Carolina in the Battle each other's Mayo Bowl last December. A conference report of 6-3 as well as a total mark of 9-4 were enough to stimulate confidence, pleasure and also an arrangement expansion for mind trainer Neal Brown.But selecting to obtain the position first performed little bit in West Virginia's quest to follow up on the intention Burks had thus publicly detailed. Four ownerships came and went prior to the Mountaineers mustered up any type of factors in any way, and even then, after transforming the round over two times in the first fourth alone, they settled for a humble field goal. As well as field goals were actually never ever going to suffice against a new-look, new-age Penn Condition offense that began to open the potential of previous fine quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 lawns and three TDs). Under the direction of first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, whom move train James Franklin tweezed coming from Kansas, the Nittany Lions finally started to roar. There were chunk plays by means of the sky coming from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (2 catches, 55 lawns) as well as Harrison Wallace III (five catches, 117 yards, pair of TDs). There were actually piece use the ground with tailbacks Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. There were actually part plays on either edge of a weather delay that maintained both staffs in their locker areas for 2 hours, 19 minutes in between the second and third sectors. There were enough chunk plays to send swaths of the 62,084 followers home long just before the ultimate few seconds elapsed.The 34-12 succeed was every thing Franklin as well as Penn Condition might have hoped for in a top-level opener versus a Power-4 opponent. Right here are some easy takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Arena: Very early differenceA mistimed pop that appeared to get Allar through surprise on his team's opening ownership blessed the Mountaineers great industry placement just outside the red zone with 10:38 continuing to be in the first area. It was actually the initial of 4 West Virginia drives that either started or even accelerated inside the Penn State 30-yard series during the course of the first pair of one-fourths, the blended end results of which were just 6 points: a pair of basket by secret Michael Hayes II coming from proximities of 38 yards as well as 39 lawns, respectively. And also each subsequent drive that failed to generate a touchdown siphoned a bit extra electricity coming from what was, a minimum of initially, a fairly raucous crowd.West Virginia's initial play after Allar's very early fumble promptly degenerated in to calamity when the breeze from center Brandon Yates blew the motion man as well as caromed deep in to the backfield, along with Penn State ultimately tearing property off of quarterback Garrett Greene. The upcoming Mountaineering venture into Nittany Lions' territory was actually thwarted by a neglected "tush push" on 4th and also quick as Greene was repelled at free throw line of scrimmage. 2 extra drives that gained 98 integrated lawns all over the middle as well as latter phases of the 2nd fourth slowed at the external side of the red zone.Kotelnicki's offense was actually even more deliberate with each things that ventured right into West Virginia region. The Nittany Lions accented a 10-play, 71-yard march along with a 20-yard goal coming from Allar to Allen and capped a three-play, 73-yard intestine drill when Allar whized a stunning throw to Wallace III for another rating with:06 remaining in the second one-fourth, prolonging the Penn State lead to 14. Drew Allar connects with Harrison Wallace III who drags his feets for a TD, stretching Penn Condition's top over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a fraction of the group remained when play finally resumed at 4:23 p.m. as well as the Nittany Lions leading through 14 points. For the West Virginia faithful that remained-- each one of all of them having clustered underneath the bleachers for much more than two hours of lightning and torrential rains-- it was understood simply exactly how critical the opening possession of the third quarter would certainly be actually. If Penn Condition reached completion zone and also pushed its perk north of twenty, it was unexpected the Mountaineers would certainly have any kind of odds to claw their way back in to opinion based upon the anemic annoying outcome coming from the first half.A set of 10-yard races from Allar as well as a productive swing exchange running back Nicholas Individual moved the Nittany Lions around midfield along with loved one convenience. And that is actually when Individual accented Penn State's success along with a 40-yard touchdown run through the middle of West Virginia's self defense. Two pulling electrician cleared a course that left behind Singleton untouched till he hit the third degree, where the smacking branch of security Anthony Wilson Jr. was actually nowhere near sufficient to decrease the velocity. Singleton raced downfield and also into completion region as Penn Condition's top swelled to an insurmountable 21-point frame. The one-two hit of Singleton and Allen integrated for 167 rushing yards (134 rushing, 33 acquiring) and 2 touchdowns.Key statOne of the driving variables responsible for Franklin's decision to go after Kotelnicki as his 6th repulsive coordinator in 11 seasons was actually because of the credibility for explosive dips into Kansas, where the Jayhawks had become a high-octane strike under Kotelnicki's support. During a three-year stretch coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks rated 12th across the country in amount of plays obtaining at least 20 gardens (8.3%) and also 15th in percentage of passing plays obtaining a minimum of 30 lawns (3.9%). Kansas surpassed 40 factors nine attend that stretch and covered 50 points 5 opportunities, also as troublesome accidents to beginning quarterback Jalon Daniels tested the outburst's adaptability.Those types of field-tilting gains disclosed themselves early as well as typically in Kotelnicki's launching versus West Virginia on Saturday, with Allar and the crew's high-level operating back duo shredding the Mountaineers in even more ways, as well as periods, than one. Allar simply required 11 fulfillments to go over 200 passing yards and also discover the end area three times via the air. Singleton averaged almost 9 gardens per proceed his 1st 13 tries, two of which gained 40 lawns and also one of which found completion region. Wallace outdoed 100 acquiring backyards for the very first time in his career on only five receptions.By the 8:13 result of the fourth one-fourth-- when the Nittany Lions began sending out droves of backups onto the field-- Kotelnicki's outburst was actually still averaging an amazing 8.4 backyards every play.What's next for Penn State?Departing West Virginia along with a completely excellent street success positions the Nittany Lions for a potential climb in the nationwide rankings in the coming full weeks. Not simply will Penn State be actually a heavy fave in its following four activities versus Bowling Green, Kent Condition, Illinois as well as UCLA-- the last 2 of which are event opponents-- yet they likewise will not have to leave behind the helpful confines of Beaver Stadium. A quartet of home times keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania up until mid-October, at which point they'll fly to The golden state wherefore ought to be a high-profile competition along with Large 10 newcomer USC. Already, Franklin's group ought to be 5-0 total, 2-0 in the organization and also squarely in the conversation to hit the College Football Playoff for the first time as the layout extends to 12 groups. As well as if Sunday's repulsive surge versus the Mountaineers is any kind of indication of where Kotelnicki can take his system in the happening weeks, then it might be worth featuring Penn State in dialogues about reputable challengers for the Big Ten Championship and the national championship. What is actually upcoming for West Virginia?After an opener in which Penn Condition threw for 199 yards as well as three touchdowns in the initial half alone, the top priority for Brown as well as defensive planner Jordan Lesley in between currently and also Full week 2 need to be solidifying a dripping second. The Mountaineers stood 86th country wide and 8th in the Major 12 in passing defense final time in spite of having an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 elapseds defended (four INTs, twenty separations) led the nation. However Bishop is currently betting the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as West Virginia's remaining sections had a hard time to decrease the Nittany Lions' downfield passing strike, particularly without the perk of a realistic successfully pass thrill. Northwestern transfer Garnett Hollis Jr., that drew the key project versus Wallace, was actually beaten for a 17-yard completion on a drive that finished along with Penn Condition arriving at completion region and also eventually relinquished a back-shoulder goal that broke the activity accessible not long just before halftime. West Virginia must have a less complicated problem next Sunday against Albany.Michael Cohen covers university football as well as basketball for FOX Sports along with an emphasis on the Big Ten. Follow him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want excellent stories delivered right to your inbox? Produce or even visit to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with games, crews as well as players to receive a tailored newsletter daily.] Adhere to Observe your faves to individualize your FOX Sports adventure Acquire much more coming from College Volleyball Follow your favorites to get info concerning video games, news as well as more.