The Penn State Nittany Lions passed a critical first test on their schedule with a big win over West Virginia.
Penn State scored a timely touchdown before halftime, which then lasted for 2 hours, 19 minutes because of a weather delay, and returned to complete a 34-12 victory over West Virginia. The Nittany Lions swept the two-game series against the Mountaineers and won their fourth consecutive season-opener.
The eighth-ranked Nittany Lions put together another sharp win over the Mountaineers, which included plenty of quirks from offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and a 2-point conversion attempt in the first quarter. Coordinator Andy Kotelnicki promised fun, and he delivered. The Nittany Lions ran the Wildcat, motioned a 348-pound guard and played No. 2 quarterback Beau Pribula in targeted spots. And that was just the first half. The process met its intention: to confuse West Virginia, open space for the receivers and get backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen loose.
Harrison Wallace III and Omari Evans broke 50-yard receptions, Drew Allar and Pribula generated some personal run space and Penn State delivered big plays. Allar wasn't perfect, particularly on a few mid-range throws, but reactivated the offense's explosive-play passing game. And Wallace, who caught two first-half touchdown passes, proved he's a No. 1 receiver when healthy. Penn State looked good against West Virginia last year as well, but this was another level.
Penn State safety Jaylen Reed breaks up a pass intended for West Virginia's Traylon Ray. / Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORKDid new coordinator Justin Lustig think people forgot about him? Penn State attempted a 2-point conversion after its first touchdown, with Pribula rolling out to attempt a pass to tight end Joey Schlaffer. West Virginia broke up the pass, and Penn State had an ineligible receiver anyway, so execution mattered more than the call.
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