.Michael Cohen.University Football and College Basketball Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the authorities turned and experienced West Virginia's leaders adhering to an opening coin throw that had gone the home team's method, words of elderly protection Aubrey Burks resounded around Mountaineering Field courtesy of an umpire's microphone." Our experts prefer the ball," Burks said in an instance of peace of mind that was transmitted all over the online video panels at either end of the stadium. "And also our experts wan na go score." When, two times, three opportunities, Burks redoed himself up until the referee directed both collections of gamers towards the side projects as first moved toward. The Mountaineers got there for Saturday's nationally aired opener overflowing with self-confidence after shutting the 2023 initiative along with 5 success in six activities, stamped by a 20-point gain North Carolina in the Battle each other's Mayo Dish last December. A meeting record of 6-3 as well as a general proof of 9-4 were enough to trigger confidence, pleasure as well as an arrangement expansion for mind train Neal Brown.But picking to obtain the position first carried out bit in West Virginia's pursuit to follow through on the goal Burks had actually thus openly summarized. Four properties reoccured prior to the Mountaineers summoned any kind of factors in any way, and also even then, after turning the sphere over two times in the very first one-fourth alone, they chose a meek basket. And basket were never visiting suffice against a new-look, new-age Penn Condition offense that began to unlock the capacity of previous fine quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 lawns as well as 3 TDs). Under the instructions of first-year objectionable coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, whom move coach James Franklin picked from Kansas, the Nittany Lions finally began to holler. There were part plays through the air coming from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (pair of catches, 55 gardens) as well as Harrison Wallace III (5 catches, 117 lawns, two TDs). There were actually portion use the ground with tailbacks Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. There were portion plays on either side of a climate problem that kept both staffs in their locker areas for 2 hrs, 19 mins in between the 2nd and 3rd parts. There sufficed part plays to send swaths of the 62,084 followers home long before the final seconds elapsed.The 34-12 succeed was everything Franklin and also Penn Condition could possibly possess wished for in a top-level opener against a Power-4 enemy. Listed below are actually some easy takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Coliseum: Very early differenceA mistimed break that seemed to catch Allar by shock on his team's opening ownership blessed the Mountaineers terrific industry placement only outside the red region along with 10:38 staying in the 1st zone. It was actually the initial of four West Virginia steers that either started or even accelerated inside the Penn State 30-yard collection in the course of the initial pair of one-fourths, the combined results of which were actually only 6 aspects: a set of basket by kicker Michael Hayes II coming from ranges of 38 backyards and also 39 backyards, specifically. As well as each subsequent drive that fell short to make a goal siphoned a little more energy coming from what was, a minimum of actually, a reasonably raucous crowd.West Virginia's first play after Allar's early fumble swiftly devolved right into disaster when the breeze coming from center Brandon Yates blew the motion male and caromed deep into the backfield, with Penn State at some point tearing possession out of quarterback Garrett Greene. The following Mountaineer foray in to Nittany Lions' territory was actually prevented through a fallen short "tush push" on fourth and brief as Greene was actually rebuffed at free throw line of skirmish. Two added drives that obtained 98 mixed lawns around the center and also last phases of the 2nd fourth delayed at the exterior edge of the reddish zone.Kotelnicki's outburst was actually much more deliberate along with each belongings that ventured in to West Virginia area. The Nittany Lions accented a 10-play, 71-yard march along with a 20-yard touchdown coming from Allar to Allen and capped a three-play, 73-yard digestive tract drill when Allar zoomed a wonderful toss to Wallace III for an additional rating with:06 continuing to be in the second one-fourth, stretching the Penn State result in 14. Drew Allar associates with Harrison Wallace III that grabs his feet for a TD, expanding Penn State's top over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a fraction of the group stayed when play finally resumed at 4:23 p.m. as well as the Nittany Lions leading by 14 aspects. For the West Virginia faithful that remained-- each of them having huddled under the bleachers for greater than pair of hours of super as well as torrential rains-- it was recognized just exactly how essential the position possession of the third one-fourth would be. If Penn State arrived at the end region as well as pressed its own benefit north of twenty, it was unlikely the Mountaineers would have any chance to their way back into opinion based on the anemic offensive result coming from the first half.A set of 10-yard shuffles from Allar and a successful swing pass to managing back Nicholas Individual relocated the Nittany Lions around midfield with family member ease. And also is actually when Individual punctuated Penn State's success along with a 40-yard goal run through the center of West Virginia's defense. Two drawing electrician got rid of a pathway that left behind Individual untouched till he got to the third amount, where the smacking branch of security Anthony Wilson Jr. was actually no place near enough to slow the acceleration. Singleton dashed downfield as well as into completion zone as Penn State's top swelled to an impossible 21-point margin. The one-two hit of Individual and Allen blended for 167 hurrying backyards (134 rushing, thirty three obtaining) as well as pair of touchdowns.Key statOne of the steering variables responsible for Franklin's selection to go after Kotelnicki as his 6th objectionable planner in 11 times was actually because of the track record for dynamite plays at Kansas, where the Jayhawks had turned into a high-octane attack under Kotelnicki's advice. Throughout a three-year stretch coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks rated 12th country wide in percentage of plays obtaining a minimum of twenty gardens (8.3%) as well as 15th in percent of passing plays acquiring at least 30 lawns (3.9%). Kansas surpassed 40 factors 9 times in that span and topped 50 factors 5 times, even as unpleasant accidents to starting quarterback Jalon Daniels evaluated the outburst's adaptability.Those forms of field-tilting increases revealed on their own early as well as commonly in Kotelnicki's debut against West Virginia on Sunday, along with Allar as well as the staff's high-ranking running back duo shredding the Mountaineers in additional techniques, and also periods, than one. Allar just required 11 completions to go beyond 200 passing lawns as well as discover the end region three opportunities with the sky. Singleton averaged almost 9 lawns per proceed his first 13 efforts, two of which acquired 40 gardens and also among which discovered the end zone. Wallace topped 100 receiving lawns for the very first time in his profession on just 5 receptions.By the 8:13 mark of the fourth quarter-- when the Nittany Lions began sending out wents of back-ups onto the field-- Kotelnicki's offense was still averaging an incredible 8.4 lawns every play.What's following for Penn State?Departing West Virginia along with a thoroughly excellent road success places the Nittany Lions for a potential climb in the nationwide ranks in the coming weeks. Certainly not merely are going to Penn State be a massive favorite in its following four video games against Bowling Veggie, Kent State, Illinois as well as UCLA-- the last 2 of which are conference opponents-- however they also won't have to leave behind the helpful limits of Beaver Arena. A quartet of home dates always keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania until mid-October, at which point they'll fly to The golden state wherefore ought to be actually a top-level competition with Large 10 newbie USC. Already, Franklin's staff need to be actually 5-0 general, 2-0 in the game and also directly in the discussion to get to the College Soccer Playoff for the first time as the format increases to 12 teams. And also if Saturday's annoying blast versus the Mountaineers is actually any type of indicator of where Kotelnicki can easily take his unit in the happening weeks, after that it could be worth featuring Penn State in dialogues about genuine competitors for the Big 10 Championship and the national championship. What's next for West Virginia?After an opener through which Penn State threw for 199 yards and 3 touchdowns in the very first one-half alone, the concern for Brown and also protective planner Jordan Lesley in between now and Full week 2 should be solidifying a leaking secondary. The Mountaineers ranked 86th country wide as well as 8th in the Significant 12 in passing self defense last period despite possessing an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 passes fought for (4 INTs, 20 breaks up) led the nation. Yet Diocesan is actually right now betting the Pittsburgh Steelers, and West Virginia's continuing to be corners had a hard time to slow the Nittany Lions' downfield passing attack, especially without the advantage of a realistic elapsed rush. Northwestern transmission Garnett Hollis Jr., that drew the main assignment versus Wallace, was beaten for a 17-yard completion on a drive that finished along with Penn State arriving at completion region and eventually gave up a back-shoulder touchdown that broke the activity open shortly prior to halftime. West Virginia ought to have a much easier obstacle next Sunday against Albany.Michael Cohen deals with college volleyball and baseball for FOX Sporting activities along with a focus on the Big 10. Follow him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want excellent tales supplied right to your inbox? Make or even log in to your FOX Athletics account, observe organizations, teams and gamers to receive a personalized bulletin daily.] Observe Follow your faves to personalize your FOX Sports adventure Acquire a lot more from College Football Observe your preferences to get information regarding activities, information and more.