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Drew Allar brought the energy at West Virginia. There were arguments with officials, a stiff arm that led to a celebration in the face of the victim and a high intensity that translated to production throughout Penn State’s 34-12 season-opening victory. James Franklin said on Monday that he didn’t know Allar’s demonstrative side was coming,…

Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr. is already catching eyes from within the conference. Winston was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday for his performance in the Nittany Lions’ 34-12 season-opening win at West Virginia. Winston had a career-best 12 tackles, a team-high on Saturday, while also forcing a fumble…

A majority of the offseason for reporters and fans alike is spent predicting Penn State’s depth chart. There’s no telling exactly who will start or even play, because James Franklin does not release a depth chart. And that’s fine; it just makes the season opener that much more intriguing in regard to who plays —…

The rain fell hard as lightning strikes scattered the Appalachian landscape. It was a season opener that was both partially headlined by Penn State’s strong offensive performance and a weather delay that lasted over two hours. Despite the extended halftime, the fans stuck around and were there to celebrate as the Nittany Lions completed a…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Drew Allar extended his left arm and pushed back the head of the West Virginia linebacker running toward him. He picked up the first down and turned to the linebacker, yelling in his face before Penn State scored its final touchdown in a 34-12 season-opening victory on Saturday. There appears to be…

No. 8 Penn State used a balanced offensive attack with explosive plays and mostly stout defense to handle West Virginia 34-12 for a season-opening victory in Morgantown that was interrupted by a two hour, 19 minute lightning delay at halftime. The Nittany Lions had 10 plays of 15 yards or more, including four of more…