In his first start as a Nittany Lion, sophomore quarterback Drew Allar threw for 325 yards and three touchdowns in the 38-15 victory
Penn State entered Saturday with a talented roster and championship aspirations for one of the most highly anticipated season openers in recent history. The Nittany Lions got off to a good start following a 38-15 drubbing of West Virginia.
Leading 14-7 after the break, Penn State’s defense forced a quick three-and-out on West Virginia’s first third-quarter drive. Allar and Co., after sputtering a pair of drives, went 56 yards for a touchdown on seven plays to make it 21-7, a momentum-shifting score.What we saw The offensive line allowed just one sack and minimal pressure on Allar all night. It also paved the way for a solid performance from sophomore running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Singleton had 13 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown, while Allen added 51 yards on 10 carries.Though the West Virginia offense was held quiet most of the night, it found traction on the ground on multiple drives.
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