Allar throws for 3 TDs and No. 8 Penn State beats West Virginia 34-12 in lightning-delayed opener
— For one week at least, Penn State's new-look offense delivered.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Penn State Nittany Lions
34
West Virginia Mountaineers
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU | 0 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
| WVU | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
Milan Puskar Stadium · 62,084 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Purdue Boilermakers | W 31-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Michigan Wolverines | L 18-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs USC Trojans | L 23-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | @ Northwestern Wildcats | L 13-34 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Wisconsin Badgers | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:00 34-12
Tyler Warren 19 Yd pass from Beau Pribula (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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Touchdown 12:49 27-12
CJ Donaldson Jr. 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 10:16 27-6
Nicholas Singleton 40 Yd Run (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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Touchdown 0:06 20-6
Harrison Wallace III 18 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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Field Goal 0:37 13-6
Michael Hayes II 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:15 13-3
Michael Hayes II 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:46 13-0
Kaytron Allen 20 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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Touchdown 14:53 6-0
Harrison Wallace III 50 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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PSU
4 plays, 22 yards, 2:37 · End of Game
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WVU 2:37
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:11 · Interception
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PSU 3:48
7 plays, 14 yards, 4:12 · Missed FG
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WVU 8:00
2 plays, 19 yards, 1:00 · Fumble
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PSU 9:00
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:00 34-12
Tyler Warren 19 Yd pass from Beau Pribula (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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WVU 12:49
10 plays, 70 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:49 27-12
CJ Donaldson Jr. 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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PSU 1:42
5 plays, 19 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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WVU 4:42
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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PSU 6:24
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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WVU 8:18
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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PSU 10:16
9 plays, 78 yards, 4:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:16 27-6
Nicholas Singleton 40 Yd Run (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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WVU
1 play, 7 yards, 0:01 · End of Half
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PSU 0:06
3 plays, 73 yards, 0:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:06 20-6
Harrison Wallace III 18 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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WVU 0:37
13 plays, 43 yards, 4:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:37 13-6
Michael Hayes II 39 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 5:13
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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WVU 6:15
10 plays, 55 yards, 3:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:15 13-3
Michael Hayes II 38 Yd Field Goal
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PSU 9:46
10 plays, 71 yards, 3:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:46 13-0
Kaytron Allen 20 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Sander Sahaydak Kick)
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WVU 13:31
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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PSU 14:53
4 plays, 84 yards, 1:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:53 6-0
Harrison Wallace III 50 Yd pass from Drew Allar (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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WVU 1:35
13 plays, 64 yards, 7:40 · Downs
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PSU 9:15
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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WVU 10:30
1 play, -19 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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PSU 10:38
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:54 · Fumble
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WVU 12:32
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:28 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
PSU
WVU
21
1st Downs
19
5-11
3rd down efficiency
4-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
3-4
457
Total Yards
246
235
Passing
161
12/18
Comp/Att
15/29
13.1
Yards per pass
5.6
222
Rushing
85
42
Rushing Attempts
37
5.3
Yards per rush
2.3
8-60
Penalties
1-5
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
30:25
Possession
29:35
Highlights
00:19
Penn State, Drew Allar strike first with 50-yard passing TD
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00:23
Penn State's Drew Allar lasers 20-yard TD to Kaytron Allen
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00:49
Omari Evans' 55-yard catch sets up Penn State TD just before halftime
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00:23
Nicholas Singleton races past West Virginia for 40-yard rushing TD
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