Rocco Becht and Tony Rojas lead Penn State past Temple

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Rocco Becht and Tony Rojas lead Penn State past Temple
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Penn State defeated Temple 27-9 on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Quarterback Rocco Becht anchored the offense with a surgical second-half performance, completing 12 consecutive passes spanning the first and third quarters. Becht has now recorded 7 touchdown passes without an interception through the first two games of his Penn State career. Linebacker Tony Rojas solidified the defensive effort by recording an early interception and leading the team with 7 total tackles. The win marks a successful outing for the Nittany Lions in what was characterized as a potential trap game. The team continues its season following the victory at the Lincoln Financial Field venue.

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  • Penn State defeated Temple 27-9 in Philadelphia on Saturday.
  • Rocco Becht threw 12 consecutive completions between the first and third quarters.
  • Tony Rojas led the Penn State defense with 7 total tackles and one interception.
  • Becht has recorded 7 touchdown passes and zero interceptions to start the season.
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Rocco Becht and Tony Rojas led Penn State to a 27-9 victory over Temple with standout performances on both sides.

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