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The Penn State Football Report Card After a Perfunctory Win Over Temple

PHILADELPHIA | Penn State wheeled out of Lincoln Financial Field quickly on Saturday. As offensive tackle Anthony Donkoh said in the tunnel, "It's a long drive back to State College." The Nittany Lions had stuff to ponder from their 27-9 win over Temple, a game that quarterback Rocco Becht spun as a positive.

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Ghana National Teammer Jacob Kaleem Transferring From Penn State Altoona To American

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Jacob Kaleem has announced he will transfer from Division III Penn State Altoona to Division I American for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.

Max Granville News / Nittany Central / September 12

Max Granville Out for the Season: How Penn State’s Pass Rush Adapts After Road Win

No. 16 Penn State Football defeated Temple 27-9 in Philadelphia Saturday. The first away game of the season provided some adversity for the Nittany Lions as the Penn State defense gave up 176 rushing yards to the Owls and Penn State’s offense failed to convert twice inside the red zone in the first quarter.

Rocco Becht News / Nittany Central / September 12

Penn State Football QB Report Card: Rocco Becht Comes Alive vs. Temple in 27-9 Win

Penn State Football faced a bit of adversity in its week 2 matchup on the road inside the Lincoln Financial field on Saturday, before ultimately pulling away in a 27-9 win over Temple.

College Football News / Nittany Central / September 12

Penn State Football Injury Report: Key Defender OUT vs. Temple

No. 16 Penn State Football is set to take on Temple in Philadelphia for Penn State’s first road game of the season. For game two of the 2026 season, the Nittany Lions are getting a few players back from injury.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 11

D’Anton Lynn Promised a New-Look Penn State Defense, Caleb Bacon is Building on Swarming Blueprint

A few months ago, I told you what Penn State’s defense was supposed to look like under D’Anton Lynn, according to Penn State’s first year defensive coordinator.

Zay Robinson News / Nittany Central / September 11

3 Bold Predictions for No. 16 Penn State Football vs. Temple: Zay Robinson Breakout Loading?

No. 16 Penn State Football sits at 1-0 on the season, after a rout of Marshall last Saturday. In Week 2, the Nittany Lions head on the road for the first road game of the Matt Campbell era.

Nick Sirianni News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 10

How the Penn State-Temple Game Entwines Matt Campbell, K.C. Keeler and Nick Sirianni

STATE COLLEGE | When Penn State visits Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, head coach Matt Campbell will have two personal ties to the game that dates to his playing days at Division III Mount Union from 1999-2002.

Carson Hansen News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 10

The Penn State Football Position Group With the Most to Prove at Temple

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State running back Carson Hansen wants as many defensive players to line up in the box as possible. If the opponent decides to load it up against the run, as Marshall did last Saturday with eight or nine players consistently, “we have to run right through it,” Hansen said.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

The cameras were ready. The photographers were waiting. Matt Campbell, however, was nowhere to be found. As Penn State prepared to make its Beaver Stadium entrance before a 45-0 rout of Marshall, the new head coach deliberately buried himself among his players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Penn State football HC Matt Campbell just made one thing very clear by sending a powerful message after his first win

The Penn State football Nittany Lions are looking good after their first win under Matt Campbell, and he made one thing clear. Matt Campbell’s first win as Penn State’s head coach came with plenty for the Nittany Lions to celebrate.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 9

4 Things I'm Watching Closely in Penn State's Week 2 Visit to Temple

Penn State will face Temple on Saturday for the first time since 2015, when the Nittany Lions allowed 27 unanswered points to the Matt Rhule-led Owls, falling 27-10 in one of the most brutal losses of the James Franklin era. The Nittany Lions return to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday in search of a different result.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 9

5 Penn State Players Whose Stock Soared in 45-0 Season-Opening Win

Penn State Football’s Matt Campbell era got off to a hot start on Saturday with a 45-0 win over Marshall. In the lopsided win, Penn State was able to pull their starters early in the third quarter and rotate in plenty of depth pieces throughout the contest.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 9

How D'Anton Lynn Evaluated Penn State's Defense After a Week 1 Shutout

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State’s defense was stout throughout the team’s 45-0 shutout of Marshall last Saturday. The Thundering Herd amassed only 147 total yards, went 1-for-12 on third down and never reached the red zone.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 8

4 Penn State Football Players Who Turned Heads in Week 1, and What Their Futures Hold

Penn State introduced some new talent in its 45-0 win over Marshall and refreshed fans' memories of others. Quarterback Rocco Becht recorded the nation's

Koby Howard News / Nittany Central / September 8

How Early-Morning Work Ethic Forged Koby Howard’s Highest-Graded Game in Penn State History

It was a season debut over a year in the making for one of Penn State’s rising star, and one for the record books. Sophomore wide receiver Koby Howard had six catches for 161 yards and a touchdown in Penn State‘s 45-0 win over Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 8

2 Key Players Returning From Injury For Penn State, and other Top Takeaways from Matt Campbell’s Week 2 Press Conference

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell met with the media for his weekly press conference Tuesday off of Penn State’s 45-0 win in week one against Marshall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8

Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

The Matt Campbell era is off to a roaring start in Happy Valley. We learned a lot about this reconstructed roster in Week 1, so let's break down some of the biggest surprises from Campbell's first win at Penn State.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Penn State Nittany Lions Legend Has Died

Penn State football lost one of its own this weekend. Matt Suhey, the Bellefonte-born fullback who carried the Nittany Lions from 1976 to 1979 and later helped the Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX, has died at age 68, per NBC Chicago.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

Former Bears FB Matt Suhey Dies At 68

Former Bears fullback Matt Suhey passed away on Sunday, the team confirmed. He was 68. From 1976-79, Suhey starred at Penn State. He was a grandson of Nittany Lions icon Bob Higgins and one of the three sons of Steve Suhey.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 3

Penn State Facing Backlash For Honoring Joe Paterno In 2026

Penn State is dominating the headlines ahead of its season opener, but it’s not because Matt Campbell is excited about his 2026 roster. Earlier this week, Penn State announced that it’s All-Sports Museum inside Beaver Stadium will be adding the Paterno Family Football Experience Room.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The Spun / September 2

Penn State Officially Honoring Joe Paterno 14 Years After Scandal

It’s been nearly 15 years since Penn State removed the Joe Paterno statue from campus. Paterno, the greatest head coach in school history – and one of the most decorated head coaches in college football history – found himself involved in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

Joe Paterno News / Yardbarker / September 2

Matt Campbell not shying away from Joe Paterno's legacy at Penn State

It's a complicated legacy, without a doubt. But new Penn State coach Matt Campbell isn't running away from it.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Field Level Media / August 28

Jerry Sandusky accuser expected to recant abuse claim

One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers reportedly plans to recant his testimony against the former Penn State defensive coordinator who is serving a decades-long prison sentence for sexually abusing boys.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / August 23