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