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Penn State offensive line prepares for Temple after season-opening win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 5:17 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

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Summary

Penn State's offensive line unit heads to Lincoln Financial Field this Saturday at noon to face Temple. The group, which features a blend of transfers and returning players, generated 487 total yards in a 45-0 win over Marshall to open the season. Quarterbacks Rocco Becht, Alex Manske, and Connor Barry faced only one sack during that performance. While the unit successfully protected the pocket, the team aims to improve on a 3.6-yard rushing average against an Owls defense that held Rhode Island to 97 rushing yards in its own opener. Penn State welcomes back tight end Gabe Burkle and linebacker Alex Tatsch for the road matchup. The teams last met in Philadelphia in 2015 when Temple recorded a 27-10 victory.

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Status Watch

•Penn State travels to play Temple at Lincoln Financial Field Saturday at noon.
•The Penn State offensive line allowed one sack in a 45-0 victory over Marshall.
•Temple limited Rhode Island to 97 rushing yards in its season opener.
•Tight end Gabe Burkle and linebacker Alex Tatsch are available for Penn State.

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5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State offensive linemen hope to continue momentum against Temple

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Penn State’s offensive linemen didn’t have much familiarity with one another before spring practice because they were in three different places last season. Trevor Buhr was at Iowa State, where he received All-Big honorable mention. Brock Riker was at Texas State, where he was named a Freshman All-American. Anthony Donkoh, Cooper Cousins and Malachi Goodman were at Penn State, but Cousins was ...
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