Season opener between West Virginia and No. 8 Penn State postponed due to inclement weather

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With less than five minutes left in halftime before West Virginia and No. 8 Penn State were set to resume their 2024 season opener, inclement weather around Milan Puskar Stadium forced the evacuation of fans and a postponement of the game.

Play cannot be resumed until 30 minutes after the lightning disappears.

Penn State held a 20-6 lead at the half before weather conditions disrupted play thanks to three touchdown passes from quarterback Drew Allar.

Receiver Harrison Wallace led both teams with 117 yards on five catches, along with two touchdowns.

After the first quarter, there was still no goal scored, but in the second quarter, Penn State’s offense came to life, scoring three touchdowns.

West Virginia, on the other hand, was held out of the end zone, with several promising drives stalling in Penn State territory.

Mountaineers kicker Michael Hayes made field goals from 38 and 39 yards out to put his team on the scoreboard.

There were a total of four fumbles in the first quarter, three of which were by West Virginia.

Mountaineers tailbacks Jahiem White and CJ Donaldson combined for 16 carries and 73 yards in the first half, while quarterback Garrett Greene was 10 of 18 carries for 89 yards.

Last year, Penn State hosted West Virginia in State College to start the 2023 season, with the Nittany Lions winning 38-15.