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Penn State defeats Temple 27-9 in Philadelphia football matchup

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Penn State defeats Temple 27-9 in Philadelphia football matchup
Summary

Penn State secured a 27-9 victory against Temple on September 12, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field. The Nittany Lions established an early lead, highlighted by Koby Howard's impactful opening play against the Temple defense. Rocco Becht played a key role in offense development despite early struggles, contributing to a more effective strategy as the game progressed. The win marked an important step for Penn State as they prepare for their Big Ten schedule, with hopes of integrating key players returning from injury in future games.

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  • •Penn State scored 27 points against Temple's 9.
  • •The game took place at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
  • •Koby Howard made significant plays early in the game.
  • •Rocco Becht's performance was noted as a positive development.
  • •Penn State aims to integrate returning injured players soon.
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — 53 Random Thoughts From Penn State’s 27-9 Victory Over Temple
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You know the drill here. Random thoughts during my Penn State/Temple rewatch. 1. What a start to the game. Koby Howard just DUSTING the Temple secondary for a shot play to open us up. Surely, this was going to be a sign of things to come for the offense… 2. Well, maybe not. 3. I […]

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