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Penn State vs West Virginia Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines
By Pete Fiutak,
7 hours ago
How much better is West Virginia this season, and can it take down Penn State in Morgantown?
The Nittany Lions won 38-15 in last year’s opener, and this time around they have relatively smooth sailing for a while - Bowling Green, Kent State, Illinois - in the rest of September if they can get by this.
The Mountaineers can make a big announcement that they’ll be a big deal in the Big 12 with a win. If they’re good enough to beat Penn State, they’re good enough to beat anyone else on the slate.
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar slips a sack attempt from West Virginia linebacker Trey Lathan during the season opener at Beaver Stadium September 2, 2023, in State College.
Penn State vs West Virginia How to Watch Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 Game Time: 12:00 pm ET Venue: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV How to Watch: FOX 2023 Records: West Virginia (9-4), Penn State (10-3) - Week 1 Schedule, Predictions
Why Penn State Will Win
Here come the downfield passes.
This was a huge problem throughout last year, but the receiving corps is too good and QB Drew Allar too strong to not start taking a slew of shots.. They can take chances because the defense will clean up a slew of messes.
The Nittany Lion D that led the nation in sacks and tackles for loss should be a force all year long, but …
Why West Virginia Will Win
The West Virginia offensive line is among the best in the Big 12.
The front five is a major plus, and while it won’t steamroll over the Penn State defensive line, it’ll have its moments - it’ll at least hold its own.
And about that Penn State passing game that’s expected to show up, West Virginia’s secondary is loaded with ballers. That, combined with a loaded Mountaineer pass rush, and …
Penn State vs West Virginia: Who Will Win
This is an even better West Virginia team than the one that lost in Happy Valley last year.
It has the lines to hang around, the defense should be aggressive, and the experience and parts are there to pull this off.
Penn State’s defense will come up with the stops needed to get out alive, but it’s going to be a huge fight up until the final moment.
It’s a Week 1 game early on a Saturday morning - it’ll be a wonderful way to get going.
Penn State vs West Virginia Prediction, Betting Lines
Penn State 26, West Virginia 20 Line: Penn State -8.5, o/u: 51.5 ATS Confidence out of 5: 3 Penn State vs West Virginia Must See Rating: 3
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