The Nittany Lions ’ first test Saturday is a big one — handling a well-regarded West Virginia team determined to prove itself nationally against its former rival. Kickoff at Milan Puskar Stadium is set for noon on the Big Ten Network.
Will it be another harrowing season-opener on the road for the Lions?
They’ve pulled out white-knuckle victories (Central Florida, 2014; Wisconsin, 2021; Purdue, 2022) and lost others (Temple, 2015 and Indiana, 2020) when starting a James Franklin-coached season away from Beaver Stadium.
This time they’ll do it while breaking in three new coordinators and a highly-scrutinized Drew Allar-led offense. The defense, meanwhile, figures to be one of the nation’s best again led by All-America candidates at defensive end (Abdul Carter) and safety (KJ Winston) and stacks of talent and depth everywhere.
The ultimate goal will be to qualify for their first College Football Playoff. They certainly should learn more about that path Saturday in Morgantown.
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