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No. 16 Penn State at Temple
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OPENING KICK
No. 16 Penn State meets Temple for its first road contest of the 2026 campaign. Kickoff is set for noon on ESPN2 from Lincoln Financial Field.
PENN STATE VS. PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS
Penn State is 171-96-12 all-time against current FBS and FCS Pennsylvania programs. The Nittany Lions have won five-straight games against Pennsylvania opponents. Penn State has won 19-straight home games against Pennsylvania programs, dating back to a 42-3 win over Temple on September 16, 1989. PSU picked up a 52-6 win over Villanova in 2025.
SHARING IS CARING
Redshirt senior Rocco Becht had an impressive Nittany Lion debut, throwing for 271 yards, including six completions of 20+ yards, and four touchdowns. His four passing touchdowns were a career high and were distributed to four different receivers, Koby Howard (42 yards), Brett Eskildsen (25), Benjamin Brahmer (8) and Zay Robinson (39). PSU had four different receivers catch a touchdown pass in a game for the first time since 2024 against Purdue.
PITCHING A SHUTOUT
The Penn State defense posted the Nittany Lions' first shutout in a season opener since 2017 against Akron. It marked the first shutout in a head coach's debut game since 1915 (Dick Harlow, 26-0 vs. Westminster). Penn State is the only FBS team with a shutout in each of the last six seasons. PSU limited Marshall to 147 total yards and 44 rushing yards, while allowing just 11 first downs and forcing two takeaways.
THE OPPOSITION
Temple opened its 2026 season with a 38-14 win over Rhode Island last Saturday. The Owls closed out the game with 21 unanswered points. Temple gained 369 total yards, including 227 on the ground. Keveun Mason rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns and a long run of 38 yards. Ajani Sheppered threw for 85 yards, while Jaxon Smolik threw for 57 yards and a touchdown. Tyree Alualu (63 yards) and Jamarcus Pierre (35) had pick-sixes and Bryson Goodwin recovered a fumble.
SERIES HISTORY
Penn State meets Temple for the 46th time in program history. The Nittany Lions hold a 40-4-1 advantage in the series against their sixth-most frequent opponent. Penn State has won 32 of the last 33 matchups, including a 34-27 victory in 2016. PSU returns to Lincoln Financial Field for the first time since 2015 when it fell 27-10 against Temple.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
171 - Penn State is 171-96-12 all-time against current FBS and FCS Pennsylvania programs.
161 - Koby Howard caught a career-best six passes for a career-high 161 yards. His day included catches of 42 (TD), 23, 42 and 26 yards. Seven of Howard's 13 career catches have gone for 20+ yards.
46 - Penn State and Temple will play their 46th all-time matchup. Temple is PSU's sixth-most frequent opponent, behind only Pitt (100), Syracuse (71), WVU (68), Maryland (48) and Penn (47).
9 - The Nittany Lions recorded nine tackles forloss against Marshall, including three by Caleb Bacon and two by Tony Rojas.
6 - Penn State is the only FBS team with a shutout in each of the last six seasons.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Lincoln Financial Field Game Day InformationTICKETS, ENTRY & CLEAR BAG POLICY
Single-game tickets remain available for Penn State's matchup at Temple in Philadelphia. Visit the link below to purchase your seat at Lincoln Financial Field. All tickets are digital, and should be downloaded in advance of arrival to the stadium.
Lincoln Financial Field is a clear-bag venue. No bags larger than 12x6x12 are permitted.
Visit the link below to view additional information regarding the facility's clear bag policy, as well as other game day information.
PARKING
For those who have not pre-purchased parking in advance, limited game day parking surrounding Lincoln Financial Field is available on a first-come, first served basis while spaces last. Parking payment is handled by attendants at the entrance to the lot. All financial transactions related to parking are cashless.
CASHLESS VENUE
Lincoln Financial Field is a cashless venue. All financial transactions in the stadium will be conducted by credit/debit card only.