I have 38-13. WVU gets a garbage time TD against the 3rd and 4th string. What say you?
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With an experienced qb like a Clifford, this game probably would be at least a 20 point or more win. However, I'm going to reserve judgment until I see how Allar or even Pribula perform. With the talent disparity, PSU still should win this game by 14 to 17 points even with a first year starting qb.I have 38-13. WVU gets a garbage time TD against the 3rd and 4th string. What say you?
If PSU gives up 28 points to this WVU team, that wouldn't bode well for the rest of the season.PSU 41 - WVU 28. PSU pulls away toward the end of quarter 3 after two WVU turnovers
I agree there. Unless it's against 4th quarter D. Even then...If PSU gives up 28 points to this WVU team, that wouldn't bode well for the rest of the season.
IMO, considering that PSU will be starting a first year qb and the passing game may struggle early, if this defense, which is supposed to be very good, gives up 28 points to which probably will be a very ordinary WVU offense, that game probably will be in doubt well into the fourth quarter.I agree there. Unless it's against 4th quarter D. Even then...
20 to 21 total should be given up all game.
If they give up 28 points to this WVU team we might as well start talking about 2024.IMO, considering that PSU will be starting a first year qb and the passing game may struggle early, if this defense, which is supposed to be very good, gives up 28 points to which probably will be a very ordinary WVU offense, that game probably will be in doubt well into the fourth quarter.
I'm thinking they're going to lean on Allen and Singleton heavy to open up passing. Both of those guys are capable of racking up huge yards and breaking a game like this open by themselves. I'll be shocked if they don't both get over 100, assuming one doesn't get injured.IMO, considering that PSU will be starting a first year qb and the passing game may struggle early, if this defense, which is supposed to be very good, gives up 28 points to which probably will be a very ordinary WVU offense, that game probably will be in doubt well into the fourth quarter.
Maybe but WVU has given up a lot through the air. 2022 WVU was #111 in the country in pass defense. Would be a great opportunity to get Allar and the WRs on the same page.I'm thinking they're going to lean on Allen and Singleton heavy to open up passing. Both of those guys are capable of racking up huge yards and breaking a game like this open by themselves. I'll be shocked if they don't both get over 100, assuming one doesn't get injured.
I'll give Allar 15 of 20 for 250+ yards, 2 TD and 1 INT. Solid, but unspectacular performance for 1st game at the helm. I'd also expect much improvement as year goes on.
I didn't realize WV was that bad. Allar might have a banner day then.Maybe but WVU has given up a lot through the air. 2022 WVU was #111 in the country in pass defense. Would be a great opportunity to get Allar and the WRs on the same page.
It's a great opener for this team IMO.I didn't realize WV was that bad. Allar might have a banner day then.
Why will it be a very ordinary offense? They have an outstanding Oline (possibly the best in the conference) and a strong RB room. Their QB may or may not be good, we don’t know yet, and they have a strong WR room. This game is going to be closer than many on here think because WVU is a better opponent than many are giving them credit for.IMO, considering that PSU will be starting a first year qb and the passing game may struggle early, if this defense, which is supposed to be very good, gives up 28 points to which probably will be a very ordinary WVU offense, that game probably will be in doubt well into the fourth quarter.
WVU was a 4 win team a year ago and 2 of those wins were out of conference creme puffs. Maybe they improved but I doubt they are suddenly the equivalent of a ranked opponent.Why will it be a very ordinary offense? They have an outstanding Oline (possibly the best in the conference) and a strong RB room. Their QB may or may not be good, we don’t know yet, and they have a strong WR room. This game is going to be closer than many on here think because WVU is a better opponent than many are giving them credit for.
WVU's entire starting OL returns as do their top three RBs from last year.Why will it be a very ordinary offense? They have an outstanding Oline (possibly the best in the conference) and a strong RB room. Their QB may or may not be good, we don’t know yet, and they have a strong WR room. This game is going to be closer than many on here think because WVU is a better opponent than many are giving them credit for.
Is that a good thing for them or a bad thing? There must be a reason why they were picked to finish last in their conference.WVU's entire starting OL returns as do their top three RBs from last year.
But what they did a year ago means little this year. With the transfer portal teams change year to year….but getting back their entire OLine and that being the strength of the team is a good building block.WVU was a 4 win team a year ago and 2 of those wins were out of conference creme puffs. Maybe they improved but I doubt they are suddenly the equivalent of a ranked opponent.
I hope you have a good time and enjoy yourself. Just remember if thing’s go bad, you’ll be sitting on a metal bench not a fabric covered couch.As a WVU fan, I think PSU wins the game.
That being said, this team will be an improvement over last year's team.
Having a look at WVU games from 2022:
5 wins last year: @Virginia Tech, Towson, Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State
7 losses:
@Pitt: if you watched it, you saw WVU blow it in the final moments
Kansas: out-coached WVU with a different scheme and their QB had his coming out party, beat WVU in OT.
@Texas: Longhorns smoked WVU by 18
@Texas Tech: horrible WVU play and coaching lost by 38
TCU: could've defeated the National Runners up. TCU experience closed it out for 10pt win
@Iowa St: perplexing 17pt loss, Neal Brown blew another to a less talented team
Kansas St.: lost by 17 to the Big12 Champs
Three games WVU might have won if they had inserted Garrett Greene in the lineup as QB earlier in the season. Pitt, Kansas and they actually had an opportunity to beat TCU. Could have been an 8 win team with a better coach. Needless to say we are all tired of the Neal Brown mediocrity. He has been given ample opportunities and often seems underprepared and not finishing games. There is good talent on this team, however the depth is an issue on Defense.
I expect WVU's offense to cause PSU some problems. Everyone realizes your Dline is very talented and it will be a nice matchup to observe against a very good OLine.
Your QB play is going to be critical to the game's outcome in my opinion.
I expect
PSU 38
WVU 24
I will be there in lot 36 and sitting in WJ with my wife.
Hope to have a great game and time and hope neither team has any injuries
WVa will try to pound the ball behind one of the best OLs in the Big 12 but I don't know if they can do much in the passing game. PSU should be able to slow them down if they are one dimensional.I have 38-13. WVU gets a garbage time TD against the 3rd and 4th string. What say you?
Good post. I think Neal Brown's coaching is still going to be an issue. For your sake I hope I'm wrong but to me he's Harsin level bad.As a WVU fan, I think PSU wins the game.
That being said, this team will be an improvement over last year's team.
Having a look at WVU games from 2022:
5 wins last year: @Virginia Tech, Towson, Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State
7 losses:
@Pitt: if you watched it, you saw WVU blow it in the final moments
Kansas: out-coached WVU with a different scheme and their QB had his coming out party, beat WVU in OT.
@Texas: Longhorns smoked WVU by 18
@Texas Tech: horrible WVU play and coaching lost by 38
TCU: could've defeated the National Runners up. TCU experience closed it out for 10pt win
@Iowa St: perplexing 17pt loss, Neal Brown blew another to a less talented team
Kansas St.: lost by 17 to the Big12 Champs
Three games WVU might have won if they had inserted Garrett Greene in the lineup as QB earlier in the season. Pitt, Kansas and they actually had an opportunity to beat TCU. Could have been an 8 win team with a better coach. Needless to say we are all tired of the Neal Brown mediocrity. He has been given ample opportunities and often seems underprepared and not finishing games. There is good talent on this team, however the depth is an issue on Defense.
I expect WVU's offense to cause PSU some problems. Everyone realizes your Dline is very talented and it will be a nice matchup to observe against a very good OLine.
Your QB play is going to be critical to the game's outcome in my opinion.
I expect
PSU 38
WVU 24
I will be there in lot 36 and sitting in WJ with my wife.
Hope to have a great game and time and hope neither team has any injuries
Good post. I think Neal Brown's coaching is still going to be an issue. For your sake I hope I'm wrong but to me he's Harsin level bad.
I would lean toward good. Another year of experience for all. I think the reasons they were picked last are:Is that a good thing for them or a bad thing? There must be a reason why they were picked to finish last in their conference.
WVU has maybe 1 or 2 OLinemen that would compete to start at PSU. If WVU had an OL that was among the best in the B12 they wouldn't be picked to finish last in the B12.Why will it be a very ordinary offense? They have an outstanding Oline (possibly the best in the conference) and a strong RB room. Their QB may or may not be good, we don’t know yet, and they have a strong WR room. This game is going to be closer than many on here think because WVU is a better opponent than many are giving them credit for.
I agree except one thing. WVU has a good OL and RBs and I'm not convinced that our DTs can completely shut them down. That's why I think WVU will score more than 7.WVU has maybe 1 or 2 OLinemen that would compete to start at PSU. If WVU had an OL that was among the best in the B12 they wouldn't be picked to finish last in the B12.
Their experienced WR's have all moved on and they are assembling a group from the portal, and a couple true freshmen. Most realize that few true freshmen WR's perform well as true freshmen, let alone in their first game.
Their offense struggled against Big12 defenses, non of which can compare with PSU's talent on defense nor Diaz' strategies and aggressiveness.
WVU will be lucky to score a TD against the first team PSU defense. WVU does not have the talent to compete with the PSU roster and particularly the top PSU players, Singleton, Allen, Johnson, Warren, KLS, the experienced PSU oline on offense. And Carter, Jacobs, both Kings, DDS, Isaac, Robinson, and the deep group of DT's and Safety's on defense.
I disagree because the PSU LB's will do a much better job against the run than what they did to start the 2022 season. A much more athletic and physical group now, with more talented and experienced depth. For the most part WVU is rebuilding it's passing game and with the talent of PSU's secondary Diaz can load up the LOS and stop the WVU run. And I believe the PSU DT's are also better than what they were in 2022, just the progression of young players maturing via the S&C program and with experience. Together with great progress in S&C by the very athletic and talented DE's as well.I agree except one thing. WVU has a good OL and RBs and I'm not convinced that our DTs can completely shut them down. That's why I think WVU will score more than 7.
I stand by my statement. That said I think WVU could be one dimensional which will allow our back 7 to play more aggressively against the run.I disagree because the PSU LB's will do a much better job against the run than what they did to start the 2022 season. A much more athletic and physical group now, with more talented and experienced depth. For the most part WVU is rebuilding it's passing game and with the talent of PSU's secondary Diaz can load up the LOS and stop the WVU run. And I believe the PSU DT's are also better than what they were in 2022, just the progression of young players maturing via the S&C program and with experience. Together with great progress in S&C by the very athletic and talented DE's as well.w
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Anyway, it will be an enjoyable 3 hours on Sept 2nd watching PSU talent take on the Hoopies!!
I believe it will be the front 7 that will play more aggressively against the run. With some help from the Safety's at times as King and Dixon will sometimes be man-to-man with the WVU inexperienced WR's.I stand by my statement. That said I think WVU could be one dimensional which will allow our back 7 to play more aggressively against the run.