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What Caused Poor Snaps for WVU Offense Early in Loss to Penn State?
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Early in West Virginia’s 34-12 season opening loss to Penn State, the WVU offense endured multiple poor naps. But even though West Virginia fans might be missing Zach Frazier, it wasn’t an issue with his replacement at center. When asked about what led to...
Drew Allar, No. 8 Penn State have little trouble dispatching West Virginia
Drew Allar threw for three second quarter touchdowns and 216 yards Saturday as No. 8 Penn State opened its season with a 34-12 road drilling of West Virginia in Morgantown. Allar was 11 of 17 for the Nittany Lions, which shrugged off a slow start to outgain the Mountaineers 457-246. Not even a storm delay of more than two hours, which resulted in some flooding at Mountaineer Field during an extended halftime, could help the home team.
WVU Postgame Show: Instant Reaction to West Virginia’s Loss to Penn State
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WV Sports Now’s Mike Asti and Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now recap WVU’s 34-12 loss to Penn State in the 2024 season opener live on Mountaineer Field after the game. They discussed some key moments and offered their takeaways from the game.
No. 8 Penn State crushes West Virginia, shrugging off weather delay in Morgantown for a 34–12 win
Penn State took a bit longer to get its first win of the 2024 season than anticipated, due to a weather delay. But the No. 8 Nittany Lions asserted themselves in the second quarter on their way to a 34–12 win over West Virginia in Morgantown on Saturday. Quarterback...
A Penn State football transformation begins: How Drew Allar grows beyond the numbers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It's only one game. But this Penn State football offense not just looked different and better, but showed that there's more to gain. It was creative and aggressive. Its positive plays came in bigger chunks. And, most importantly, its star-to-be quarterback took a critical development step.
State College field hockey falls to Pine-RIchland in a non-conference game
The State College field hockey team fell to Pine-Richland Saturday, 2-0, in a non-conference game played at Penn State University. Pine Richland goals were scored by Georgia Rottinghaus and Maggie Campbell with Anna Merlack assisting on both,. State College goalie Sam Bundo made seven saves in a losing effort. If...
No. 7 Penn State dominates Temple in strong offensive showing
Following a 3-1 win over Tennessee, Penn State faced in-state opponent Temple with a chance to start the season 2-0. The Nittany Lions’ continued their strong attacking ways as they swept Temple, 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-15). A quick start powered the blue and white to a 8-4 Set 1...
Penn State shows off balanced offensive attack in road win over West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter, Nick Singleton rushed for 114 yards and a TD, and No. 8 Penn State beat West Virginia 34-12 on Saturday in a season opener delayed for more than two hours by lightning. Allar and Singleton...
Penn State kicks off football season with win against West Virginia
With three brand new coordinators, there was plenty of anticipation to see how Penn State would look heading into their game against West Virginia. On Saturday, they answered all those questions. While defense was Penn State's strong suit last year, a stale offense hurt the Nittany Lions. But, in Andy...
Neal Brown Calls Himself Out After Penn State Loss
West Virginia football coach Neal Brown was brutally honest in his assessment after the Mountaineers got crushed by Penn State 34-12 in the season opener. Brown expressed his disappointment in the postgame press conference, and said, “So to say I am disappointed in how we played would be an understatement. We played really poorly, and it was on a big stage. We are very aware of that, and we played poorly. It starts with me. I am the head coach, and I am responsible for it.”
Notes and Natterings: Recapping WVU - Penn State
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Notes, observations and more from West Virginia's disappointing 34-12 loss to Penn State on Saturday.:. It wasn't so much the loss itself, as the way West Virginia played. The hope, and the feeling going in, was that the Mountaineers were an improved team from 2023, and that was bolstered by the limited observations allowed of the team in fall camp, along with some optimistic observations from coaches and players, along with a few complaints about a lack of attention and respect.
Season still young for West Virginia despite stinging loss to No. 8 Penn State on big stage
Sep. 1—MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia coach Neal Brown expressed confidence earlier this week that his Mountaineers were capable of producing a different outcome Saturday vs. Penn State than last year against the Nittany Lions. To begin the 2023 campaign, West Virginia fell by 23 points in Happy Valley, a game that was close at halftime before Penn State began imposing its will and running ...
Three Takeaways on West Virginia’s 34-12 Loss to Penn State
The West Virginia Mountaineers lost to the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions, 34-12, on Saturday at Milam Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, WV, on Saturday. It was a deflating opener for the Mountaineers (0-1), who at times were sloppy and never led. The Nittany Lions (1-0) had some sloppiness of their own but shed that by the second quarterback and unveiled a new big-play element to their offense that frustrated the Mountaineers.
Penn State's Harrison Wallace III steps up as No. 1 wide receiver vs. West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Harrison Wallace III put on a show in Penn State’s season-opening win over West Virginia. Wallace had a career day, eclipsing 100 yards, scoring two touchdowns and, if there was any doubt, establishing himself as the Nittany Lions’ No. 1 wide receiver. To some,...
GBN Podcast: WVU-Penn State reaction
No. 8 Penn State won the first half. Mother Nature took over halftime. Penn State maintained control in the second half. West Virginia didn’t have a good showing in its highly anticipated season opener against the nationally ranked Nittany Lions on Saturday. Hosts Nick Farrell and Kevin Redfern recap...
West Virginia Football Falls to No. 8 Penn State: Highlights & Analysis
West Virginia football suffered a disappointing 34-12 defeat to No. 8 Penn State, starting the season at 0-1. Despite moments of struggle, the Mountaineers displayed strength in special teams, with notable performances from Josiah Trotter and Anthony Wilson on defense. However, the offense was a significant weak point, generating only 246 yards and turning the ball over three times. The game atmosphere was lively despite the loss, but a weather delay impacted crowd engagement.
Allar throws for 3 TDs and No. 8 Penn State beats West Virginia 34-12 in lightning-delayed opener
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter, Nick Singleton rushed for 114 yards and a TD, and No. 8 Penn State beat West Virginia 34-12 on Saturday in a season opener delayed for more than two hours by lightning. Allar and Singleton were able to generate the explosive […]
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