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Penn State beats Temple 27-9 but OC critiques run game performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:49 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Penn State beats Temple 27-9 but OC critiques run game performance

Summary

Penn State defeated Temple 27-9 on Saturday, improving to 2-0 this season. Despite the victory, offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser expressed dissatisfaction with the running game, emphasizing room for improvement. The Nittany Lions led 10-3 at halftime, with RB Carson Hansen rushing for 84 yards. QB Rocco Becht recorded 268 passing yards and three touchdowns. Penn State's next game is against Buffalo on Saturday.

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Status Watch

•Penn State's offensive coordinator critiqued the run game after the win.
•Taylor Mouser mentioned there is significant potential for improvement.
•Carson Hansen led the rushing attack with 84 yards on 19 carries.
•Rocco Becht completed 21 of 27 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns.
•Penn State will host Buffalo on Saturday.

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9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State football news: Nittany Lions OC is disgusted by dreadful run game vs. Temple

What they're saying

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Last Saturday, Penn State resoundingly defeated Temple 27-9 in their second game of the season. While the scoreboard said one thing, other numbers told a different story. Penn State offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser wasn’t too pleased with the running game, per Audrey Snyder of Inside the Lions. He also mentioned versatile RB Quinton Martin Jr., […] The post Penn State football news: Nittany Lions OC is disgusted by dreadful run game vs. Temple appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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