.Michael Cohen.College Regulation Football as well as College Baseball Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the officials turned and encountered West Virginia's leaders observing a position piece toss that had gone the home team's means, the words of elderly safety Aubrey Burks echoed around Mountaineering Industry courtesy of an umpire's microphone." We wish the reception," Burks mentioned momentarily of self-confidence that was actually transmitted throughout the video panels at either end of the coliseum. "And our company wan na go rating." When, twice, three opportunities, Burks redoed himself till the umpire aimed both collections of gamers toward the subsidiaries as first came close to. The Mountaineers showed up for Sunday's across the country aired opener teeming with self-confidence after finalizing the 2023 initiative with 5 triumphes in 6 activities, branded by a 20-point draw North Carolina in the Fight it out's Mayo Bowl last December. A seminar record of 6-3 and also an overall mark of 9-4 were enough to spark positive outlook, exhilaration and also an arrangement expansion for head trainer Neal Brown.But deciding on to obtain the position first did little bit in West Virginia's quest to follow through on the intent Burks had actually so openly summarized. 4 possessions reoccured prior to the Mountaineers summoned any aspects whatsoever, as well as also after that, after transforming the sphere over two times in the first one-fourth alone, they agreed to a humble basket. And field goals were actually never ever visiting be enough versus a new-look, new-age Penn Condition offense that began to open the ability of past top-notch quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 lawns and three TDs). Under the instructions of first-year outrageous organizer Andy Kotelnicki, whom head trainer James Franklin picked from Kansas, the Nittany Lions lastly began to rumble. There were actually portion plays by means of the sky from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (pair of catches, 55 yards) as well as Harrison Wallace III (5 catches, 117 lawns, 2 TDs). There were actually portion plays on the ground along with tailbacks Nicholas Individual and also Kaytron Allen. There were actually part plays on either side of a climate delay that always kept both groups in their closet rooms for 2 hours, 19 moments in between the 2nd and third parts. There were enough part plays to send swaths of the 62,084 supporters home long prior to the final secs elapsed.The 34-12 gain was every little thing Franklin as well as Penn Condition could possess wished for in a high-profile opener against a Power-4 enemy. Right here are actually some quick takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Arena: Very early differenceA mistimed break that showed up to find Allar by shock on his group's opening possession talented the Mountaineers great area setting just outside the reddish area with 10:38 continuing to be in the initial quarter. It was the very first of 4 West Virginia steers that either started or even advanced inside the Penn State 30-yard line during the course of the 1st 2 one-fourths, the incorporated results of which were actually simply six aspects: a set of basket by kicker Michael Hayes II from distances of 38 gardens and 39 gardens, respectively. And also each subsequent drive that stopped working to generate a goal siphoned a little extra energy coming from what was, at least initially, a reasonably rowdy crowd.West Virginia's very first play after Allar's very early fumble rapidly degenerated in to calamity when the breeze coming from facility Brandon Yates blew the motion male and caromed deep right into the backfield, with Penn Condition at some point ripping possession off of quarterback Garrett Greene. The following Mountaineer invasion into Nittany Lions' territory was foiled by a neglected "tush guts" on fourth and also quick as Greene was actually rejected at the line of scrimmage. 2 added pushes that gained 98 combined lawns throughout the middle and also last phases of the 2nd one-fourth stalled at the exterior edge of the reddish zone.Kotelnicki's offense was actually even more deliberate along with each ownership that ventured right into West Virginia territory. The Nittany Lions stressed a 10-play, 71-yard march along with a 20-yard touchdown coming from Allar to Allen and also covered a three-play, 73-yard digestive tract punch when Allar zipped a wonderful toss to Wallace III for yet another rating with:06 continuing to be in the second fourth, extending the Penn State bring about 14. Drew Allar gets in touch with Harrison Wallace III that drags his feets for a TD, prolonging Penn Condition's lead over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a portion of the crowd continued to be when play finally resumed at 4:23 p.m. and also the Nittany Lions leading through 14 factors. For the West Virginia faithful that remained-- each of all of them having actually cuddled beneath the bleachers for more than pair of hours of super and downpours-- it was actually know simply how essential the position property of the third fourth will be. If Penn State got to the end region and also drove its own perk north of twenty, it was actually extremely unlikely the Mountaineers would certainly possess any type of chance to scrape their way back into opinion based upon the anemic repulsive result coming from the very first half.A pair of 10-yard shuffles coming from Allar and a prosperous swing pass to running back Nicholas Individual moved the Nittany Lions around midfield with relative ease. And that's when Individual punctuated Penn Condition's victory along with a 40-yard goal run through the middle of West Virginia's protection. Two pulling linemen cleared a course that left behind Individual untouched until he reached the third level, where the smacking branch of safety Anthony Wilson Jr. was nowhere near enough to reduce the acceleration. Individual dashed downfield as well as into completion area as Penn Condition's lead swelled to an unbeatable 21-point scope. The one-two hit of Singleton and Allen combined for 167 hurrying gardens (134 rushing, thirty three obtaining) and two touchdowns.Key statOne of the steering factors responsible for Franklin's choice to go for Kotelnicki as his 6th annoying planner in 11 times was actually because of the reputation for nitroglycerin dips into Kansas, where the Jayhawks had turned into a high-octane strike under Kotelnicki's direction. During a three-year stretch from 2021-23, the Jayhawks rated 12th country wide in percentage of plays gaining at the very least 20 backyards (8.3%) and also 15th in amount of passing plays acquiring at least 30 yards (3.9%). Kansas went beyond 40 points nine attend that period and also topped 50 aspects 5 opportunities, even as irritating injuries to beginning quarterback Jalon Daniels evaluated the offense's adaptability.Those kinds of field-tilting gains exposed themselves early as well as commonly in Kotelnicki's debut against West Virginia on Saturday, along with Allar and the staff's high-ranking managing back duo shredding the Mountaineers in additional techniques, as well as periods, than one. Allar simply needed to have 11 conclusions to exceed 200 passing gardens as well as locate the end area 3 opportunities through the air. Singleton averaged almost 9 yards every proceed his very first thirteen attempts, 2 of which acquired 40 yards and also some of which found completion area. Wallace exceeded 100 acquiring gardens for the first time in his career on simply 5 receptions.By the 8:13 mark of the fourth quarter-- when the Nittany Lions began delivering droves of backups onto the industry-- Kotelnicki's offense was actually still averaging an awesome 8.4 backyards every play.What's upcoming for Penn State?Departing West Virginia along with an extensively impressive street triumph installs the Nittany Lions for a possible climb in the national positions in the arriving full weeks. Certainly not only are going to Penn State be actually a hefty preference in its own following four games versus Bowling Veggie, Kent Condition, Illinois as well as UCLA-- the last two of which are actually association rivals-- yet they likewise won't need to leave the welcoming confines of Beaver Arena. A quartet of home dates keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania till mid-October, at which point they'll soar to The golden state for what needs to be actually a prominent match with Significant Ten newcomer USC. By then, Franklin's staff must be actually 5-0 general, 2-0 in the game and squarely in the conversation to arrive at the University Regulation football Playoff for the first time as the style extends to 12 crews. And also if Saturday's offensive surge against the Mountaineers is any type of indicator of where Kotelnicki may take his system in the coming weeks, after that it might be worth including Penn Condition in discussions about reputable opponents for the Big Ten Championship as well as the national championship. What's following for West Virginia?After an opener in which Penn State tossed for 199 backyards and also three touchdowns in the initial half alone, the top priority for Brown as well as defensive organizer Jordan Lesley between right now and Full week 2 need to be thickening a leaking second. The Mountaineers ranked 86th across the country as well as 8th in the Significant 12 in passing self defense last season regardless of possessing an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Diocesan Jr., whose 24 passes safeguarded (4 INTs, 20 splits up) led the country. But Diocesan is actually right now betting the Pittsburgh Steelers, and West Virginia's staying corners had a hard time to reduce the Nittany Lions' downfield passing assault, particularly without the advantage of a worthwhile successfully pass surge. Northwestern transmission Garnett Hollis Jr., that pulled out the primary task against Wallace, was hammered for a 17-yard finalization on a drive that ended with Penn State getting to completion region as well as later relinquished a back-shoulder goal that broke off the video game open soon just before halftime. West Virginia ought to have a less complicated obstacle next Sunday versus Albany.Michael Cohen deals with college football and also baseball for FOX Sporting activities along with a focus on the Big 10. Follow him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want terrific accounts provided right to your inbox? Make or even visit to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with games, crews and players to get a customized e-newsletter daily.] Observe Follow your faves to tailor your FOX Sports adventure Receive extra coming from University Football Observe your faves to receive info regarding games, headlines as well as more.