The No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions secured a 34-12 victory over West Virginia in their season opener, showcasing a strong offensive performance led by quarterback Drew Allar. Allar completed 11 of 17 passes for 216 yards, including a 55-yard touchdown to Omari Evans and another to Wallace, who had a career-high 117 receiving yards. The Nittany Lions took advantage of West Virginia's mistakes, recovering a fumble early in the game and limiting the Mountaineers to just 85 rushing yards. Despite their struggles, kicker Michael Hayes kept West Virginia in the game with two successful field goals. The game was briefly delayed by storms, emphasizing the challenges faced by both teams. This marks the fourth consecutive season-opening loss for West Virginia, a first in the program's history.