.Michael Cohen.University Football as well as College Basketball Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the representatives switched and faced West Virginia's leaders observing a position piece toss that had actually gone the home crew's means, words of elderly security Aubrey Burks resounded around Mountaineering Area thanks to a referee's microphone." Our company desire the ball," Burks pointed out in an instance of assurance that was transmitted across the video clip panels at either end of the stadium. "And we wan na go rating." The moment, two times, three opportunities, Burks repeated himself till the referee aimed both sets of players towards the side projects as first moved toward. The Mountaineers came in for Sunday's country wide telecasted opener overflowing with peace of mind after finalizing the 2023 project along with five triumphes in 6 games, branded through a 20-point gain North Carolina in the Fight it out's Mayo Bowl last December. A meeting record of 6-3 and also a general proof of 9-4 sufficed to stimulate positive outlook, enjoyment and also a contract extension for head coach Neal Brown.But selecting to get the opening kickoff carried out little bit in West Virginia's mission to follow up on the purpose Burks had actually so openly laid out. 4 properties reoccured just before the Mountaineers mustered any factors in all, as well as also after that, after transforming the ball over two times in the first one-fourth alone, they opted for a lowly field goal. And basket were never heading to be enough against a new-look, new-age Penn State offense that began to unlock the ability of former fine quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 yards as well as 3 TDs). Under the instructions of first-year annoying organizer Andy Kotelnicki, whom move trainer James Franklin picked from Kansas, the Nittany Lions ultimately started to roar. There were actually part plays through the air coming from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (two catches, 55 gardens) and Harrison Wallace III (5 catches, 117 gardens, two TDs). There were actually portion use the ground along with tailbacks Nicholas Individual and Kaytron Allen. There were piece plays on either edge of a climate delay that kept both staffs in their locker rooms for 2 hrs, 19 mins in between the second and also 3rd zones. There were enough chunk participates in to send swaths of the 62,084 followers home long before the final seconds elapsed.The 34-12 gain was every little thing Franklin and also Penn Condition could possibly have expected in a top-level opener against a Power-4 challenger. Below are some easy takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Arena: Very early differenceA mistimed pop that showed up to catch Allar through unpleasant surprise on his staff's opening things blessed the Mountaineers terrific area position only outside the reddish region with 10:38 staying in the very first region. It was the initial of four West Virginia drives that either began or even accelerated inside the Penn Condition 30-yard collection during the course of the initial two quarters, the mixed end results of which were just 6 aspects: a pair of field goals through twist Michael Hayes II coming from distances of 38 yards and also 39 backyards, respectively. And each successive push that neglected to generate a goal siphoned a bit a lot more energy from what was actually, at the very least initially, a reasonably rowdy crowd.West Virginia's 1st play after Allar's very early fumble quickly declined in to calamity when the snap from center Brandon Yates blew the movement man and also caromed deep into the backfield, along with Penn Condition at some point tearing belongings off of quarterback Garrett Greene. The following Mountaineering foray right into Nittany Lions' region was obstructed by a failed "tush guts" on fourth and quick as Greene was rejected at free throw line of skirmish. Pair of extra drives that got 98 blended yards all over the center and second phases of the 2nd quarter slowed at the exterior side of the reddish zone.Kotelnicki's offense was actually much more purposeful along with each possession that ventured into West Virginia region. The Nittany Lions accented a 10-play, 71-yard march with a 20-yard touchdown from Allar to Allen and capped a three-play, 73-yard digestive tract drill when Allar whized an attractive throw to Wallace III for another credit rating with:06 staying in the 2nd one-fourth, prolonging the Penn State cause 14. Drew Allar associates with Harrison Wallace III who grabs his feet for a TD, prolonging Penn Condition's lead over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a fraction of the group remained when play ultimately returned to at 4:23 p.m. as well as the Nittany Lions leading through 14 aspects. For the West Virginia faithful that stayed-- every one of them having actually cuddled under the bleachers for more than two hrs of lightning as well as downpours-- it was understood merely how pivotal the position belongings of the 3rd one-fourth would be actually. If Penn State reached completion zone as well as pressed its own conveniences north of 20, it was extremely unlikely the Mountaineers would certainly have any type of possibility to scrape their way back right into contention based upon the anemic outrageous outcome coming from the very first half.A set of 10-yard scrambles coming from Allar and a successful swing pass to operating back Nicholas Singleton relocated the Nittany Lions throughout midfield with relative simplicity. Which's when Singleton accented Penn State's triumph with a 40-yard goal run through the middle of West Virginia's protection. 2 taking electrician cleared a road that left Singleton untouched up until he hit the third level, where the flailing branch of security Anthony Wilson Jr. was no place near sufficient to decrease the acceleration. Singleton dashed downfield and also in to completion region as Penn Condition's top swelled to an impossible 21-point scope. The one-two blow of Individual and Allen blended for 167 hurrying backyards (134 rushing, thirty three receiving) as well as two touchdowns.Key statOne of the driving aspects responsible for Franklin's decision to go for Kotelnicki as his 6th outrageous coordinator in 11 times was actually due to the online reputation for dynamite dips into Kansas, where the Jayhawks had actually developed into a high-octane assault under Kotelnicki's direction. During the course of a three-year extent coming from 2021-23, the Jayhawks ranked 12th across the country in percentage of plays acquiring at the very least 20 backyards (8.3%) as well as 15th in amount of passing plays getting at least 30 gardens (3.9%). Kansas surpassed 40 aspects 9 attend that period and covered fifty points 5 times, also as irritating traumas to beginning quarterback Jalon Daniels assessed the offense's adaptability.Those kinds of field-tilting increases showed on their own early as well as usually in Kotelnicki's debut versus West Virginia on Sunday, along with Allar and the staff's top-level operating back duo shredding the Mountaineers in additional techniques, as well as phases, than one. Allar just required 11 completions to go beyond 200 passing lawns as well as discover the end zone 3 opportunities with the air. Singleton averaged nearly 9 yards every proceed his first 13 efforts, two of which obtained 40 gardens and among which located the end region. Wallace surpassed one hundred acquiring gardens for the first time in his career on merely 5 receptions.By the 8:13 mark of the fourth one-fourth-- when the Nittany Lions began sending out wents of back-ups onto the industry-- Kotelnicki's offense was actually still averaging a fabulous 8.4 yards per play.What's upcoming for Penn State?Departing West Virginia with an extensively excellent street triumph installs the Nittany Lions for a potential climb in the nationwide positions in the coming weeks. Not merely will Penn State be actually a massive favorite in its following four games versus Bowling Veggie, Kent State, Illinois as well as UCLA-- the final two of which are association opponents-- however they likewise will not need to leave behind the pleasant limits of Beaver Arena. A quartet of home times always keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania till mid-October, whereupon they'll soar to California wherefore should be a high-profile competition along with Large Ten beginner USC. By then, Franklin's staff ought to be 5-0 overall, 2-0 in the league as well as directly in the discussion to arrive at the University Soccer Playoff for the first time as the layout broadens to 12 crews. And if Sunday's outrageous surge against the Mountaineers is any indication of where Kotelnicki can take his unit in the happening full weeks, at that point it might be worth consisting of Penn State in conversations concerning legit challengers for the Big Ten Champion as well as the championship game. What is actually next for West Virginia?After an opener in which Penn State threw for 199 backyards and three goals in the first fifty percent alone, the top priority for Brown and also protective planner Jordan Lesley in between currently and also Full week 2 need to be strengthening a leaky secondary. The Mountaineers stood 86th nationally as well as eighth in the Huge 12 in passing protection last season despite having an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 elapseds guarded (4 INTs, 20 breaks up) led the nation. However Diocesan is now playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as West Virginia's staying sections battled to decrease the Nittany Lions' downfield passing attack, particularly without the advantage of a sensible pass thrill. Northwestern transfer Garnett Hollis Jr., that drew the key job versus Wallace, was actually hammered for a 17-yard conclusion on a drive that ended with Penn Condition arriving at the end zone and eventually gave up a back-shoulder touchdown that broke off the activity open soon just before halftime. West Virginia should have a simpler obstacle next Saturday against Albany.Michael Cohen covers university football and basketball for FOX Sports with a focus on the Big 10. Observe him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want terrific tales supplied straight to your inbox? Generate or even visit to your FOX Sports profile, observe leagues, teams and also gamers to receive an individualized email list daily.] Adhere to Follow your preferences to customize your FOX Athletics knowledge Receive a lot more from College Football Observe your preferences to obtain information about games, updates and also more.