Penn State football prepares for road game against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Penn State football prepares for road game against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field
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Penn State football travels to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday to face Temple in the team's first road game of the 2026 season. Head coach Matt Campbell noted the potential for increased involvement from the team's tight end group, which includes Andrew Rappleyea, Ben Brahmer, and Gabe Burkle. Burkle is expected to make his season debut following an ACL injury sustained in 2025. The Nittany Lion defense looks to apply pressure against Temple's inexperienced quarterbacks and an offensive line that has faced injury issues. Temple aims to utilize running back Keveun Mason, who previously gained significant yardage against Rhode Island. Penn State enters the matchup following a season-opening performance that relied on ground-game adjustments in the second half.

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  • Penn State plays its first road game of the 2026 season at Temple on Saturday.
  • Gabe Burkle is expected to make his 2026 debut for Penn State.
  • Temple quarterback Jaxon Smolik is a former Penn State player.
  • Penn State coach Matt Campbell highlighted Andrew Rappleyea's blocking performance in the season opener.
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  • 9:06 AMYahoo SportsHow Penn State football, Matt Campbell will handle Temple on the road
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Penn State football should thrive on defense, again, when it hits the road for the first time in 2026 at Temple.

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