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Staff Predictions: No. 7 Penn State vs. West Virginia

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September 1, 2023

Staff Predictions: No. 7 Penn State vs. West Virginia

It’s almost time to head back to Beaver Stadium, folks.

Penn State opens its season against West Virginia at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, in Beaver Stadium in its first matchup with the Mountaineers since 1992. The Nittany Lions are heavily favored to win the contest, and our staffers unanimously picked James Franklin’s team to get the job done.

Matt Brown (0-0): Penn State 35, West Virginia 17

A home opener in prime time is just what the doctor ordered. Even though Penn State is a 20.5-point favorite versus the Mountaineers, I think this game will be closer than many think.

I see Drew Allar struggling in the first half of his debut as the expected starter, but luckily Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen will both score early to keep the game tied at half. After some halftime adjustments, Allar will find his rhythm and Penn State will beat West Virginia for its first win of the year.

Brendan Wagner (0-0): Penn State 21, West Virginia 0

Penn State’s offense will get off to a slow start in week one as starting quarterback Drew Allar will work to find his footing in the pocket. However, running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen will capitalize on the play of one of the best defensive units in the country and help hand the Nittany Lions a lopsided win to start the season.

Brady Miller (0-0): Penn State 45, West Virginia 7

It’s the first game of the season, which means every team is full of hope. West Virginia will give Penn State its best shot, but it won’t be nearly enough.

The Nittany Lions will open the season on fire. Drew Allar will shine and throw multiple touchdowns, giving Penn State fans a reason to be optimistic.

I have stated how special the Nittany Lions’ defense is, and I expect them to prove it. West Virginia may get a first-half score, but once the defense has time to settle in, yards will be very hard to come by for the Mountaineers.

Aidan Conrad (0-0): Penn State 38, West Virginia 10

I think Penn State will cruise past West Virginia to earn its first win of the season on Saturday.

The Nittany Lions’ strong run game will show in prime time and the weak passing coverage from the Mountaineers will allow Penn State’s passing attack to thrive early in the season.

Rico Gore (0-0): Penn State 38, West Virginia 9

West Virginia is just lousy. It isn’t a matter of if Penn State wins, it’s a matter of how bad it’s going to be.

However, this game will be about more than just the final score. I believe we will get to see how good of a team Penn State can be even when playing a school like West Virginia.

Nolan Wick (0-0): Penn State 35, West Virginia 10

Unlike Rico, I’m not going to call West Virginia lousy. Even though they haven’t been that good recently, the Mountaineers are still a respectable Big 12 team that pulls off the occasional upset.

However, such a feat will not occur on Saturday night. Penn State is better in every category, albeit on paper. As if being the underdog wasn’t tough enough, Beaver Stadium’s raucous prime-time atmosphere will make things even harder for Neal Brown’s squad.

I don’t see Penn State having a huge problem getting past its first opponent of the season. The ground game will be used often to alleviate any pressure off Drew Allar’s shoulders, while Manny Diaz’s defense will easily handle matters on the other side of the ball.

CJ Gill (0-0): Penn State 45, West Virginia 13

Under the bright prime-time lights, the Nittany Lions will shine and stomp the Mountaineers. James Franklin and Co. will be firing on all cylinders early, dominating both sides of the ball while putting the game away in the first half.

I expect Theo Johnson to have a big day on offense and catch two touchdowns. Along with the offense, the defense line will wreak havoc all game long. The second half could see a lot of second-string players seeing extensive game action.

Joe Lister (0-0): Penn State 38, West Virginia 13

Good teams win. Great teams cover.

Penn State’s set up to dominate West Virginia on Saturday. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen have only gotten bigger, faster, and stronger over the offseason. The backfield is sitting behind a talented offensive line, even with the recent loss of Landon Tengwall. Kalen King, Abdul Carter, and the rest of the defense is one of the nation’s best. And of course, everyone loves Drew Allar.

The Nittany Lions have a chance to open the season with a statement win on Saturday. A 25-point victory over a Power Five school is a great way to introduce yourself to college football.

CJ Doebler (0-0): Penn State 42, West Virginia 17

Penn State opens as 20.5-point favorites over the Mountaineers, and I think the Nittany Lions will cover.

I’m expecting the blue and white to come out firing on all cylinders and quickly take control of the game. Even if Drew Allar comes out slow and the offense needs a few drives to find its rhythm, I think the defense will pick up the slack and keep West Virginia out of the end zone until the offense is ready to strike.

Keeley Lamm (0-0): Penn State 41, West Virginia 14

I’ll never bet against the Nittany Lions.

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Big Tests On The Horizon For Virginia Tech Wrestling – FloWrestling

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November 28, 2024

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Big Tests On The Horizon For Virginia Tech Wrestling – FloWrestling

At 3-0 with marquee victories over #6 Missouri (23-10) and #21 Rutgers (26-11), as well as a second-place finish in the Keystone Open with just a handful of starters competing, Virginia Tech has swept through a tough November and is prepared for a difficult December.

The Hokies, #12 in Flo’s team tournament ratings but top 10 in various dual-meet rankings, are next scheduled for an annual trip to Las Vegas for the Cliff Keen Invitational, featuring 27 teams, of which 14 are among Flo’s top 25. And then it’s another trip west to Stillwater on Dec. 19 to challenge #5 Oklahoma State in a rare Thursday match.

The early key thus far for the Hokies has been the ability to win the bouts they’re supposed to win and grabbing a fair share of so-called toss-up bouts.

To wit, Tech’s #18 Sam Latona downing Missouri’s #13 Josh Edmond (4-2) at 141, or #25 Rafael Hipolito majoring the Tigers’ #32 James Conway (11-3) at 157 and #15 Jimmy Mullen stopping #20 Seth Nitzel (4-2) at heavyweight.

That trend continued at Tech’s Moss Arts Center match against #21 Rutgers when Latona used a late takedown to defeat Joey Olivieri 7-5, #4 Lennox Wolak pinned veteran Jackson Turley at 174 and #9 Andy Smith slipped past #17 John Poznanski 4-3 at 197.

Hokies coach Tony Robie only took a few regulars to the Keystone Open in Philadelphia and, led by championship efforts by #1-ranked Caleb Henson at 149 and heavyweight Hunter Catka, Tech placed second behind Lock Haven. Latona placed third at 141 and Sam Fisher did the same at 184.

Robie opted to use the Hokies’ roster as freshmen Dillon Campbell (125), Matt Henrich (157), Luke Robie (157) and Jack Bastarrika (133) competed as did redshirt juniors Jackson Spires (165) and Ty Finn (174). Spires placed second.

Who’s Ready For Change?

With legislation on the NCAA’s table affecting scholarship and roster limits — unlimited scholarships and a roster cap — as well as revenue sharing, some college wrestling programs likely have a serious dose of trepidation while others are confident they can deal with whatever happens.

Virginia Tech sits in the latter category.

“I have no concerns whatsoever about that,” Robie said earlier this month. “I think a lot of it probably will happen. It’s hard to say whether it’s good or bad for the sport; that’s not really for me to say. What I will say is you have to adjust with what the rules are and what the landscape of college athletics looks like, and that’s what we intend on doing.

“Is it good for the overall health of the sport of wrestling? The kid that’s the 35th kid on your roster? Probably not. But I think definitely there were probably some things that needed to change; the pendulum was starting to swing significantly the other way. At some point, it’ll probably start to go back to the middle.”

Robie said all anyone can do is wait for the final decisions.

“We have some contingency plans based on what we think is going to happen and we’ll move forward with our plan and try to execute it,” he said.

A Pretty Good Gig

Robie, in his eighth year as head coach, has been at Tech since 2006 and as each season passes, the commitment and enthusiasm remain the same.

“Well, you get to do what you like to do. And it’s a pretty cool thing to be able to coach wrestling for a living and be a part of a pretty good program, and work with some great people and try to affect the lives of the kids in your program,” he said.

“I think anybody would want to do that. For me, I’m not young anymore. I turned 50 … who knows how long I’m going to do it, but I’m going to give it the best I can while I’m doing it and hopefully continue to improve as a program and try to try to help these guys as much as possible. But it’s good, Virginia Tech’s a great place to work, it’s a great place to live. I’ve got a great staff and it makes my life pretty easy.”

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VIDEO: UVA Football Players Preview the Virginia Tech Game

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November 27, 2024

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VIDEO: UVA Football Players Preview the Virginia Tech Game

With the game of year looming this weekend, members of the Virginia football team were made available to to the media after practice on Tuesday morning to talk about the regular season finale against Virginia Tech in the Commonwealth Clash on Saturday night in Blacksburg. Watch the video below to hear what UVA senior safety Jonas Sanker, graduate tight ends Tyler Neville and Sackett Wood Jr., and graduate defensive tackle Jahmeer Carter had to say ahead of the Virginia Tech game:

Sanker is the team’s leader in tackles with 89 total tackles and also leads the ACC in solo stops with 60 unassisted tackles. He has racked up 8.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, four pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, and an interception as part of a strong senior campaign that should earn Sanker some serious consideration for a First-Team All-ACC selection.

A transfer from Harvard, Tyler Neville is Virginia’s second-leading receiver with 35 catches for 387 yards and two touchdowns. Sackett Wood Jr., meanwhile, has recorded three receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown this season. Between the two of them, Neville and Wood have combined to appear in 83 college football games and make 48 starts.

Saturday will be the 55th game in the five-year career of Jahmeer Carter, who has started nearly every game for the last four seasons at Virginia. This season, Carter has 30 total tackles, including nine solo stops, two tackles for loss, one sack, and a pass defender. For his career, Carter is up to 131 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 7.5 tackles for loss.

Saturday night will be the first time Virginia plays at Lane Stadium in front of fans since the 2018 season, as the 2020 edition of the Commonwealth Clash was played in front of only 250 fans due to COVID-19 restrictions and then the 2022 Virginia vs. Virginia Tech game was canceled due to the shooting tragedy at UVA.

Virginia is seeking its first road victory at Virginia Tech since 1998, as the Hokies have won the last 11 Commonwealth Clash games played at Lane Stadium. Virginia Tech has won 17 of the last 18 overall games against Virginia and leads UVA 61-38-5 in the all-time series that dates back to 1895.

Both Virginia and Virginia Tech bring a 5-6 overall record into the regular season finale and both need to win the game in order to reach the six-win threshold required for bowl eligibility. There is only one other game this weekend between FBS teams who are battling for bowl eligibility (Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan). Virginia and Virginia Tech played each other for bowl eligibility at the end of the 2014 season.

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Virginia Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Night results for Nov. 26, 2024

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November 27, 2024

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The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 26, 2024, results for each game:

Mega Millions

Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

05-22-24-39-42, Mega Ball: 03, Megaplier: 3

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Pick 3

DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.

Night: 7-3-0, FB: 2

Day: 7-2-1, FB: 5

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Pick 4

DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.

Night: 1-6-6-8, FB: 5

Day: 7-4-5-8, FB: 4

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Pick 5

DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.

Night: 0-5-4-9-9, FB: 2

Day: 6-9-5-3-2, FB: 0

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Cash4Life

Drawing everyday at 9 p.m.

04-11-13-30-39, Cash Ball: 02

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Cash Pop

Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.

Coffee Break: 04

After Hours: 05

Prime Time: 06

Rush Hour: 09

Lunch Break: 12

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Cash 5

Drawing every day at 11 p.m.

12-22-31-38-44

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