.Michael Cohen.College Soccer as well as University Baseball Writer.MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- As the officials turned and dealt with West Virginia's captains following a position coin shake that had actually gone the home team's way, the words of elderly safety and security Aubrey Burks reverberated around Mountaineer Field courtesy of a referee's microphone." We yearn for the reception," Burks said momentarily of confidence that was relayed all over the video clip boards at either end of the arena. "As well as our company wan na go credit rating." The moment, twice, 3 opportunities, Burks repeated themself up until the referee pointed both collections of gamers towards the sidelines as first moved toward. The Mountaineers came in for Saturday's country wide telecasted opener teeming with self-confidence after finalizing the 2023 project along with 5 success in 6 games, branded by a 20-point win over North Carolina in the Battle each other's Mayonnaise Bowl final December. A conference record of 6-3 as well as a general symbol of 9-4 sufficed to spark confidence, enjoyment and a deal expansion for mind trainer Neal Brown.But deciding on to acquire the position first performed bit in West Virginia's quest to follow through on the goal Burks had so publicly laid out. 4 ownerships came and went prior to the Mountaineers summoned any kind of points whatsoever, as well as also then, after turning the ball over two times in the 1st one-fourth alone, they went for a humble field goal. And also basket were actually never going to suffice versus a new-look, new-age Penn State offense that started to unlock the ability of past fine quarterback Drew Allar (11-of-17 for 216 backyards and also three TDs). Under the path of first-year outrageous coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, whom move trainer James Franklin picked coming from Kansas, the Nittany Lions finally began to holler. There were chunk plays through the air from Allar to wideouts Omari Evans (2 catches, 55 lawns) and Harrison Wallace III (5 catches, 117 backyards, two TDs). There were portion plays on the ground along with tailbacks Nicholas Individual as well as Kaytron Allen. There were portion use either side of a weather condition problem that kept each crews in their locker rooms for 2 hours, 19 mins in between the 2nd as well as 3rd areas. There sufficed portion plays to deliver swaths of the 62,084 enthusiasts home long before the final secs elapsed.The 34-12 succeed was actually whatever Franklin as well as Penn State could possibly have anticipated in a prominent opener against a Power-4 challenger. Here are some quick takeaways coming from Milan Puskar Coliseum: Early differenceA mistimed snap that appeared to get Allar through shock on his team's opening ownership blessed the Mountaineers great industry posture just outside the red zone with 10:38 continuing to be in the initial quarter. It was the first of 4 West Virginia drives that either started or advanced inside the Penn State 30-yard product line throughout the initial 2 one-fourths, the combined results of which were actually merely six points: a set of field goals through twist Michael Hayes II from proximities of 38 lawns and also 39 gardens, specifically. And also each succeeding drive that failed to generate a goal siphoned a little much more power coming from what was, at least initially, a rather rowdy crowd.West Virginia's first play after Allar's early fumble promptly degenerated right into catastrophe when the piece of cake coming from center Brandon Yates hit the movement man and caromed deep into the backfield, with Penn Condition eventually tearing belongings far from quarterback Garrett Greene. The upcoming Mountaineering invasion into Nittany Lions' territory was thwarted by a stopped working "tush guts" on fourth as well as quick as Greene was actually repelled at the line of scrimmage. Two additional pushes that got 98 integrated gardens throughout the mid and latter phases of the second fourth slowed at the outer side of the reddish zone.Kotelnicki's outburst was actually far more purposeful along with each possession that ventured into West Virginia region. The Nittany Lions punctuated a 10-play, 71-yard march with a 20-yard goal from Allar to Allen and also topped a three-play, 73-yard intestine drill when Allar zoomed an attractive throw to Wallace III for another rating with:06 continuing to be in the second quarter, stretching the Penn Condition trigger 14. Drew Allar gets in touch with Harrison Wallace III who drags his feet for a TD, prolonging Penn Condition's lead over West Virginia Play of the gameOnly a portion of the group stayed when play finally returned to at 4:23 p.m. as well as the Nittany Lions leading through 14 factors. For the West Virginia faithful that remained-- every one of all of them having cuddled underneath the bleachers for more than pair of hrs of lightning as well as torrential rains-- it was recognized only exactly how crucial the opening things of the 3rd fourth will be. If Penn Condition hit completion region and also pressed its benefit north of 20, it was not likely the Mountaineers would certainly have any sort of possibility to their in the past into contention based on the anemic annoying result from the 1st half.A set of 10-yard races coming from Allar and also an effective swing pass to operating back Nicholas Individual relocated the Nittany Lions all over midfield with relative simplicity. And also's when Singleton punctuated Penn Condition's success along with a 40-yard goal go through the middle of West Virginia's protection. Two pulling electrician removed a pathway that left Individual untouched up until he reached the 3rd degree, where the smacking branch of safety Anthony Wilson Jr. was actually no place near sufficient to slow the acceleration. Singleton competed downfield and in to completion region as Penn State's top swelled to an impossible 21-point frame. The one-two strike of Individual and also Allen integrated for 167 hurrying backyards (134 rushing, 33 acquiring) as well as two touchdowns.Key statOne of the driving factors responsible for Franklin's selection to pursue Kotelnicki as his sixth offensive planner in 11 periods was as a result of the credibility for dynamite dips into Kansas, where the Jayhawks had actually turned into a high-octane strike under Kotelnicki's support. During a three-year extent from 2021-23, the Jayhawks rated 12th country wide in percent of plays acquiring at least 20 gardens (8.3%) and 15th in portion of passing plays gaining at least 30 lawns (3.9%). Kansas went beyond 40 aspects nine times in that stretch as well as covered fifty factors 5 times, even as unpleasant injuries to starting quarterback Jalon Daniels checked the outburst's adaptability.Those forms of field-tilting increases disclosed on their own early as well as often in Kotelnicki's launching versus West Virginia on Saturday, with Allar as well as the crew's high-level running back duo shredding the Mountaineers in additional methods, and also stages, than one. Allar simply needed 11 fulfillments to go over 200 passing backyards and discover completion area 3 times via the sky. Individual balanced nearly 9 yards per continue his very first thirteen efforts, two of which acquired 40 lawns and also some of which discovered completion area. Wallace surpassed one hundred getting backyards for the first time in his job on simply 5 receptions.By the 8:13 result of the 4th one-fourth-- when the Nittany Lions started sending droves of back-ups onto the field-- Kotelnicki's offense was still balancing an astonishing 8.4 backyards per play.What's upcoming for Penn State?Departing West Virginia with a completely impressive street victory places the Nittany Lions for a prospective climb in the national ranks in the coming full weeks. Certainly not only will Penn State be a massive fave in its own following four games versus Bowling Veggie, Kent Condition, Illinois and also UCLA-- the final two of which are association opponents-- however they also will not must leave behind the helpful confines of Beaver Coliseum. A quartet of home days always keeps the Nittany Lions in Pennsylvania up until mid-October, whereupon they'll soar to The golden state for what needs to be actually a high-profile competition along with Major Ten newbie USC. By then, Franklin's crew should be actually 5-0 total, 2-0 in the league and squarely in the talk to hit the College Football Playoff for the first time as the style grows to 12 crews. And also if Saturday's outrageous explosion against the Mountaineers is actually any sort of evidence of where Kotelnicki can easily take his unit in the happening weeks, at that point it could be worth consisting of Penn Condition in dialogues about legitimate opponents for the Big 10 Champion and the national championship. What is actually following for West Virginia?After an opener in which Penn Condition threw for 199 backyards and also three goals in the 1st one-half alone, the priority for Brown and protective coordinator Jordan Lesley between currently and also Week 2 ought to be hardening a dripping second. The Mountaineers ranked 86th across the country and 8th in the Big 12 in passing protection final time despite possessing an all-conference cornerback in Beanie Bishop Jr., whose 24 successfully pases fought for (four INTs, 20 separations) led the country. But Bishop is actually right now playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as West Virginia's continuing to be sections had a hard time to slow the Nittany Lions' downfield passing assault, particularly without the advantage of a worthwhile elapsed thrill. Northwestern transmission Garnett Hollis Jr., who drew the main job versus Wallace, was hammered for a 17-yard conclusion on a push that ended with Penn State reaching the end area and also eventually submitted a back-shoulder goal that broke the video game available shortly just before halftime. West Virginia ought to have a simpler difficulty next Saturday against Albany.Michael Cohen covers college volleyball and basketball for FOX Sporting activities with an importance on the Big 10. Observe him at @Michael_Cohen13. [Want terrific stories delivered straight to your inbox? Produce or log in to your FOX Sports profile, follow leagues, staffs and also players to obtain a customized bulletin daily.] FOLLOW Follow your faves to customize your FOX Sports experience Get a lot more coming from College Soccer Observe your faves to acquire relevant information concerning activities, news and additional.