Penn State prepares to face Temple in upcoming college football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Penn State hosts Temple this weekend in the renewal of a long-standing series between the two programs. The schools have met 45 times, though they have not played each other since 2016. Penn State holds a significant series advantage, having won 39 of the last 41 meetings, including a streak interrupted only by a Temple win in 2015. Owls safety Kolin Dinkins, a former Penn State player, enters the contest as a focal point for the Temple defense. Dinkins recorded three tackles in Temple's opening game against Rhode Island and is expected to play a physical role in defending the run. Penn State staff are looking to neutralize his impact after experiencing difficulties with the ground game in their previous outing. The matchup is scheduled for Week 2 of the college football season.
- •Penn State and Temple play their first game against each other since 2016.
- •Penn State holds a 39-2 record in the series over the last 41 meetings.
- •Kolin Dinkins now plays for Temple after previously spending time at Penn State.
- •Dinkins recorded three tackles for Temple in the season opener against Rhode Island.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Temple DB could be looking for revenge against Penn State
"Penn State is taking on Temple in Week 2, and the Owls have a former Nittany Lion who could be out for revenge.
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