Overview
- The Nittany Lions travel to Lincoln Financial Field for a noon kickoff on ESPN2 with streaming on ESPN and Fubo in their first road game of the season.
- Penn State enters off a 45-0 season-opening win in which quarterback Rocco Becht threw four touchdown passes and Koby Howard gained 161 receiving yards.
- The offense’s rushing efficiency is a concern after averaging just 3.6 yards per carry against Marshall, making ground-game adjustments a key focus for Campbell and his staff.
- Temple arrives after a 38-14 opening win that featured 158 rushing yards and two touchdowns from Keveun Mason, creating a clear test for Penn State’s run defense.
- The matchup serves as an early barometer for Campbell’s first year at Penn State and continues a lopsided series history in which the Lions have dominated Temple.