MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The season opener between No. 8 Penn State and West Virginia was delayed more than two hours at halftime because of a thunderstorm.

After the teams went to the locker room, both bands performed their respective halftime shows. After the bands left the field, an announcement was made asking fans to take cover because lightning had been detected in the area. Strong wind gusts sent cups and other loose debris flying as fans ran for the exits. Heavy rain soon followed.

The sold-out stadium was less than half full when the players entered the field to resume the second half.

Drew Alllar threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter, giving Penn State a 20-6 lead at halftime.

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