Penn State travels to face Temple for the first time in a decade

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Penn State travels to face Temple for the first time in a decade
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Penn State travels to eastern Pennsylvania to face Temple in a Week 2 matchup. This game marks the first meeting between the two schools in ten years. While Penn State holds a 40-4-1 all-time record against the Owls, recent history in the series has been competitive. Temple defeated Penn State in 2015, and the 2016 matchup concluded as a 34-27 victory for Penn State. Across the last six meetings since 2010, no game has been decided by more than 17 points. The upcoming contest serves as a gauge for Penn State following their season opener against Marshall.

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  • Penn State and Temple meet for the first time in ten years.
  • Penn State holds a 40-4-1 all-time series lead over the Owls.
  • Temple recorded a victory against Penn State in 2015.
  • The 2016 game between the two teams ended in a 34-27 Penn State win.
  • No game between the two programs has been decided by more than 17 points since 2010.
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Penn State has a 40-4-1 all-time record against Temple, but recent games have been too close for comfort. Will they change their fortunes this week?

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