Penn State rises to No. 14 in AP Top 25 after win at Temple
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Penn State improved its ranking to No. 14 in the updated AP Top 25 poll after a road victory against Temple, winning 27-9. The team’s upward movement followed the losses of several higher-ranked teams, including Oregon and Oklahoma, who fell to No. 21 and No. 24 respectively. Despite a slow offensive start, Penn State scored 27 consecutive points in the game, aided by a strong defensive performance. Next, Penn State is set to host Buffalo at Beaver Stadium on September 16.
- •Penn State defeated Temple 27-9 in Week 2.
- •Team moved up two spots to No. 14 in AP Top 25.
- •Oregon and Oklahoma dropped significantly in the rankings.
- •Next game is against Buffalo on September 16.
- •Defense played a crucial role in the victory.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State moves up in updated AP Top 25
"Penn State made a move up in the updated AP Top 25 poll.
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