Temple, Temple, Temple!

Penn State football heads just east for its first away game of 2026 against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field. The Nittany Lions haven’t encountered the Owls since 2016, but now, a decade later, the in-state contest resumes.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the matchup.

Television

The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 with Anish Shroff on play-by-play and Andre Ware on color commentary. Morgan Ube will report from the sideline.

Radio

Penn State Sports Network — Steve Jones, Jack Ham, Brian Tripp
Local: 99.5 FM, 103.7 FM, 1450 AM, Sirius XM: 123, 233, XM App

Weather

It’ll be a gorgeous 72° at the noon kickoff, with a RealFeel of 74°, according to AccuWeather. Cloud cover sits at 26%, with wind gusts up to 17 mph. The probability of precipitation is 1%.

Injuries

Since Temple is not a Big Ten Conference opponent, Penn State’s injury availability report is not required to be made available prior to kickoff.

Linebacker Alex Tatsch and tight end Gabe Burkle, who are recovering from severe knee injuries, missed the season opener against Marshall. Campbell said both players could return against Temple.

Lavar Arrington II had a “clean-up” surgery on his knee and is expected to be sidelined for the next four to six weeks.

Series History

The Nittany Lions hold a 40-4-1 all-time record against Temple. The blue and white have won 32 of their last 33 matchups with the Owls. That lone defeat came in 2015, when they lost 27-10. Prior to that upset, Penn State hadn’t lost to Temple since 1941.

Betting Lines

The Nittany Lions are 24.5-point favorites against Temple, according to DraftKings. The over/under is set at 51.5 points.

Media Coverage

Onward State will have you covered throughout today’s game. Find big plays, analysis, photos, and more on our main Twitter account @OnwardState as well as play-by-play commentary from @OnwardStSports.

Football writers Jamie Lynch (@jamielynchpsu), Cadyn Gill (@cgill214), and Oscar Orellana (@__oscarorellana) will provide you with coverage from inside the press box. Photographer Ericka Apolskis (@ericka_apolskis) will provide visual updates from the field.

Onward State

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• An Updated Look At Penn State’s Big Ten Opponents After Week One
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• Matt Campbell Embracing Penn State Football’s History In His First Season
• Penn State Football Defensive Tackle Siale Taupaki Reflects On Family Ideals In Unique College Football Journey
• Penn State Football Defensive Coordinator D’Anton Lynn Calls Temple Game Their Super Bowl
• Penn State Football Ranked No. 16 In Week Two AP Poll
• Penn State Football Defensive End Lavar Arrington II Out Multiple Weeks After Surgery
• Penn State Football Hot Takes: Post-Marshall
• Gameday Differences In Penn State Football’s Season Opener
• Penn State Football Defensive End Caleb Bacon Named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player Of The Week
• Penn State Football Receiver Koby Howard Named To PFF College National Team Of The Week
• Gameday Observations: Marshall
• Onward State Reflects On Entering The Matt Campbell Era
• Penn State Football’s Post-Marshall Report Card
• The Sky’s The Limit: Penn State Football Wide Receiver Koby Howard Explodes In Season Opener
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• Caleb Bacon Leads Penn State Football Defense To A Shutout Victory Over Marshall
• No. 18 Penn State Shuts Out Marshall 45-0 In Season Opener

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