Penn State defeats Temple 27-9 at Lincoln Financial Field

Penn State defeated Temple 27-9 on September 12, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Nittany Lions navigated a slow start characterized by two squandered red zone drives, including a missed field goal and an incomplete pass by Chase Sowell. Penn State led 10-3 at halftime before finding more rhythm in the second half. Running back James Peoples recorded a notable gain by hurdling a defender during a rushing sequence. The team struggled to contain mobile opposing quarterbacks throughout the game. Following the victory, the coaching staff faces lingering concerns regarding the consistency of the running game and defensive mobility.

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