Penn State defeats Temple 27-9 in Philadelphia

No. 16 Penn State defeated Temple 27-9 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Despite a slow start and offensive struggles in the first half, the Nittany Lions secured the victory behind a strong second-half performance.

Quarterback Rocco Becht led the offense, throwing for 268 yards and three touchdowns, including two scores to tight end Benjamin Brahmer. The game was closely contested early on, with Penn State holding a narrow lead before pulling away in the second half by adding 17 unanswered points.

The Temple Owls, led by running back Keveun Mason and quarterback Jaxon Smolik, kept the game competitive for much of the first half, utilizing a strong rushing attack. However, Penn State’s defense, highlighted by linebacker Tony Rojas, helped stabilize the game after allowing significant yardage early on.