Temple at Penn State

Saturday, September 20, 2008

No. 16 Penn State beat Temple 45–⁠3. It was their 38th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 34–⁠3–⁠1.

AwayTemple5–⁠7 in 2008
3
Home16Penn State11–⁠2 in 2008
45

Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkTV: BTNAttendance 105,106

At kickoff
61°F, partly cloudy, wind 6 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Temple00303
Penn State0317745

Standouts

Player stats

Temple

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Chester Stewart16/3011603
Adam DiMichele1/2600
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Chester Stewart1815014
Joe Jones7604
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jason Harper340028
Travis Shelton323019
Michael Campbell116016
Bruce Francis111011
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Dominique Harris1130

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Daryll Clark13/2019121
Pat Devlin5/114700
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Stephfon Green9132169
Evan Royster973132
Brandon Beachum939015
Brent Carter63208
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Deon Butler466049
Andrew Quarless450017
Brett Brackett232120
Derrick Williams225019
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tony Davis170
NaVorro Bowman1290
Knowledge Timmons1360

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

TemplePenn State
138Total yards546
166Passing yards255
16Rushing yards308
3.8Yards per pass7.7
0.6Yards per rush6.8
10First downs27
2–⁠15Third downs3–⁠11
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠3
3Turnovers2
8–⁠61Penalties4–⁠50
16:47Possession19:06

Efficiency

TemplePenn State
28%Success rate47%
−0.33EPA per play0.08
0.30Explosiveness0.76
−0.21Rushing EPA−0.00
−0.38Passing EPA0.13
16%Passing-down success18%
−0.70First-down EPA0.16
−0.14Second-down EPA−0.12
−0.17Third-down EPA0.25
1%Havoc by its defense5%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneTemple end zoneQ1 TemplePunt, 5 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 TemplePunt, 4 playsQ1 Penn StateInterception, 2 playsQ1 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 TemplePunt, 5 playsQ1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ2 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 TempleInterception, 1 playQ2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ2 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateField goal, 11 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 TempleField goal, 8 playsQ3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 TemplePunt, 6 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ4 TempleInterception, 1 playQ4 Penn StateFumble, 3 playsQ4 TemplePunt, 6 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 TempleInterception, 7 playsQ4 Penn StateEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Temple right to left.
  1. Q1 TemplePunt, 5 plays, −2 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 10 yards
  3. Q1 TemplePunt, 4 plays, 17 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StateInterception, 2 plays, 6 yards
  5. Q1 TemplePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  6. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  7. Q1 TemplePunt, 5 plays, 11 yards
  8. Q1 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 80 yards
  9. Q2 TemplePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 68 yards
  11. Q2 TempleInterception, 1 play, −1 yard
  12. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 77 yards
  13. Q2 TemplePunt, 3 plays, −13 yards
  14. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 48 yards
  15. Q2 TemplePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  16. Q2 Penn StateField goal, 11 plays, 38 yards
  17. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  18. Q3 TempleField goal, 8 plays, 60 yards
  19. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 81 yards
  20. Q3 TemplePunt, 6 plays, 13 yards
  21. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  22. Q3 TemplePunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  23. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 49 yards
  24. Q4 TempleInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  25. Q4 Penn StateFumble, 3 plays, 19 yards
  26. Q4 TemplePunt, 6 plays, 10 yards
  27. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 38 yards
  28. Q4 TemplePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  29. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 8 yards
  30. Q4 TempleInterception, 7 plays, 35 yards
  31. Q4 Penn StateEnd of game, 2 plays, 8 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Tied at 0
Temple Punt, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 43Adam DiMichele rush for 5 yards to the Temp 48.
15:002nd & 5 at own 48Adam DiMichele pass complete to Jason Harper for 6 yards to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 46Joe Jones rush for a loss of 3 yards to the PnSt 49.
13:122nd & 13 at opp 49Adam DiMichele pass incomplete to N/A.
13:123rd & 13 at opp 49Adam DiMichele sacked by Aaron Maybin for a loss of 10 yards to the Temp 41.
12:354th & 23 at own 41Jeff Wathne punt for 35 yards, returned by Anthony Scirrotto, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Anthony Scirrotto at the PnSt 24, Anthony Scirrotto for 26 yards, to the 50 yard line.
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
12:231st & 10 at the 50Evan Royster rush for 5 yards to the Temp 45.
12:352nd & 5 at opp 45Daryll Clark pass complete to Deon Butler for 8 yards to the Temp 37 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:351st & 10 at opp 37Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the Temp 35.
10:482nd & 8 at opp 35Daryll Clark pass complete to Mickey Shuler for 3 yards to the Temp 32.
10:083rd & 5 at opp 32Daryll Clark sacked by John Haley for a loss of 8 yards to the Temp 40.
9:254th & 13 at opp 40Jeremy Boone punt for 38 yards, downed at the Temp 2.
Temple Punt, 4 plays
9:251st & 10 at own 2Chester Stewart pass complete to Bruce Francis for 11 yards to the Temp 13 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at own 13Chester Stewart sacked by Aaron Maybin for a loss of 7 yards to the Temp 6.
8:082nd & 17 at own 6Chester Stewart pass complete to Jason Harper for 6 yards to the Temp 12.
7:443rd & 11 at own 12Chester Stewart pass complete to Marquise Liverpool for 7 yards to the Temp 19.
7:064th & 4 at own 19Jeff Wathne punt for 57 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 8 yards to the PnSt 32.
Penn State Interception, 2 plays
7:001st & 10 at own 32Daryll Clark pass complete to Derrick Williams for 6 yards to the PnSt 38.
6:352nd & 4 at own 38Daryll Clark pass intercepted by Dominique Harris at the Temp 46, returned for 13 yards to the PnSt 41.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
6:351st & 10 at opp 41Temple penalty 5 yard illegal procedure accepted.
6:301st & 15 at opp 46Marquise Liverpool rush for no gain to the PnSt 46.
5:572nd & 15 at opp 46Chester Stewart pass incomplete.
5:463rd & 15 at opp 46Chester Stewart rush for no gain to the PnSt 46.
5:174th & 15 at opp 46Jeff Wathne punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Derrick Williams at the PnSt 9.
Penn State Punt, 5 plays
5:171st & 10 at own 9Evan Royster rush for 9 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt N/A at the PnSt 18.
5:172nd & 1 at own 18Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 22 for a 1ST down.
4:111st & 10 at own 22Derrick Williams rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 21.
3:392nd & 11 at own 21Evan Royster rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 27.
3:113rd & 5 at own 27Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
3:114th & 5 at own 27Jeremy Boone punt for 28 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Temp 45.
Temple Punt, 5 plays
2:481st & 10 at own 45Chester Stewart rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 46.
2:202nd & 1 at opp 46Joe Jones rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 43 for a 1ST down.
1:571st & 10 at opp 43Chester Stewart pass incomplete to N/A.
1:522nd & 10 at opp 43Chester Stewart pass incomplete to N/A.
1:443rd & 10 at opp 43Chester Stewart rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 44.
1:444th & 11 at opp 44Jeff Wathne punt for 44 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
1:301st & 10 at own 20Daryll Clark pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 15 yards to the PnSt 35 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:301st & 10 at own 35Daryll Clark rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 43.
0:302nd & 2 at own 43Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
0:021st & 10 at own 45Stephfon Green rush for 8 yards to the Temp 47.
Q2 14:522nd & 2 at opp 47Stephfon Green rush for 27 yards to the Temp 20 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:271st & 10 at opp 20Daryll Clark pass complete to Brett Brackett for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 6, Temple 0
Q2 14:27Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 7, Temple 0
Q2 14:27Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Penn State 31, Temple 0
Temple Punt, 3 plays
14:111st & 10 at own 20Chester Stewart pass complete to Steve Maneri for 7 yards to the Temp 27.
13:452nd & 3 at own 27Joe Jones rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 26.
13:203rd & 4 at own 26Chester Stewart pass incomplete to N/A.
13:204th & 4 at own 26Jeff Wathne punt for 47 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 15 yards to the Temp 26, Penn St penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Penn State Touchdown run, 6 plays
13:201st & 10 at own 32Daryll Clark pass complete to Derrick Williams for 19 yards to the Temp 49 for a 1ST down.
13:201st & 10 at opp 49Daryll Clark rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Daryll Clark at the PnSt 49.
13:202nd & 12 at own 49Evan Royster rush for 9 yards to the Temp 42.
10:563rd & 3 at opp 42Daryll Clark pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 10 yards to the Temp 32 for a 1ST down.
10:561st & 10 at opp 32Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
10:492nd & 10 at opp 32Evan Royster rush for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 13, Temple 0
10:49Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 14, Temple 0
9:50Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards returned by Travis Shelton for 74 yards to the PnSt 26 out-of-bounds.
Temple Interception, 1 play
9:501st & 10 at opp 26Chester Stewart pass intercepted by Tony Davis at the PnSt 16, returned for 7 yards to the PnSt 23.
Penn State Touchdown run, 3 plays
10:151st & 10 at own 23Daryll Clark pass complete to Deon Butler for 49 yards to the Temp 28 for a 1ST down.
9:501st & 10 at opp 28Daryll Clark pass complete to Stephfon Green for 17 yards to the Temp 11 for a 1ST down.
9:281st & 10 at opp 11Timeout PENN ST, clock 09:28.
9:231st & 10 at opp 11Daryll Clark rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 20, Temple 0
9:23Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 21, Temple 0
7:53Kevin Kelly kickoff for 68 yards returned by Jamal Schulters for 33 yards to the Temp 35.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
9:231st & 10 at own 35Temple penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:231st & 15 at own 30Chester Stewart rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 29.
8:212nd & 16 at own 29Chester Stewart sacked by Navorro Bowman for a loss of 7 yards to the Temp 22.
7:533rd & 23 at own 22Chester Stewart pass complete to Marquise Liverpool for no gain to the Temp 22.
7:534th & 23 at own 22Jeff Wathne punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Derrick Williams at the Temp 22, Penn St penalty 15 yard kick catching interference accepted for a 1ST down.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
7:531st & 10 at opp 48Daryll Clark pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 8 yards to the Temp 40.
6:352nd & 2 at opp 40Evan Royster rush for 1 yard to the Temp 39.
6:353rd & 1 at opp 39Temple penalty 6 yard offside defense accepted.
5:381st & 10 at opp 33Derrick Williams rush for 9 yards to the Temp 24.
5:022nd & 1 at opp 24Daryll Clark pass complete to Evan Royster for 7 yards to the Temp 17 for a 1ST down.
4:351st & 10 at opp 17Daryll Clark pass complete to Graham Zug for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 27, Temple 0
4:35Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 28, Temple 0
4:35Kevin Kelly kickoff for 69 yards returned by Jamal Schulters for 29 yards to the Temp 30.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
4:191st & 10 at own 30Chester Stewart rush for 4 yards to the Temp 34.
3:422nd & 6 at own 34Chester Stewart pass complete to Travis Shelton for 2 yards to the Temp 36.
3:053rd & 4 at own 36Chester Stewart pass complete to Travis Shelton for 2 yards to the Temp 38.
2:184th & 2 at own 38Jeff Wathne punt for 40 yards, returned by Anthony Scirrotto for 14 yards to the PnSt 36.
Penn State Field goal, 11 plays
2:181st & 10 at own 36Pat Devlin pass complete to Deon Butler for 7 yards to the PnSt 43.
1:502nd & 3 at own 43Pat Devlin pass complete to Deon Butler for 2 yards to the PnSt 45.
1:173rd & 1 at own 45Stephfon Green rush for 7 yards to the Temp 48 for a 1ST down.
1:171st & 10 at opp 48Pat Devlin pass incomplete.
1:102nd & 10 at opp 48Pat Devlin pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 15 yards to the Temp 33 for a 1ST down.
0:581st & 10 at opp 33Pat Devlin pass incomplete.
0:492nd & 10 at opp 33Stephfon Green rush for 14 yards to the Temp 19 for a 1ST down.
0:231st & 10 at opp 19Pat Devlin sacked by John Haley for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Pat Devlin at the Temp 28.
0:292nd & 19 at opp 28Timeout PENN ST, clock 00:29.
0:232nd & 19 at opp 28Pat Devlin pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
0:093rd & 19 at opp 28Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the Temp 26.
0:024th & 17 at opp 26Timeout PENN ST, clock 00:02.
0:014th & 17 at opp 26Kevin Kelly 44 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 31, Temple 0
Q3 5:25Jake Brownell kickoff for 67 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 16 yards to the PnSt 19.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Penn State 38, Temple 3
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
14:511st & 10 at own 19Daryll Clark pass incomplete.
14:252nd & 10 at own 19Evan Royster rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 24.
14:103rd & 5 at own 24Daryll Clark pass incomplete.
14:104th & 5 at own 24Jeremy Boone punt for 40 yards to the PnSt 24, no return, Temple penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
Temple Field goal, 8 plays
13:531st & 10 at own 31Chester Stewart rush for no gain to the Temp 31.
13:532nd & 10 at own 31Chester Stewart pass complete to Jason Harper for 28 yards to the Temp 31, Penn St penalty 15 yard face mask accepted for a 1ST down.
12:441st & 10 at opp 26Joe Jones rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 22.
12:152nd & 6 at opp 22Chester Stewart rush for 9 yards to the PnSt 13 for a 1ST down.
11:521st & 10 at opp 13Chester Stewart pass complete to Steve Maneri for 4 yards to the PnSt 9.
11:172nd & 6 at opp 9Joe Jones rush for no gain to the PnSt 9.
10:483rd & 6 at opp 9Chester Stewart pass incomplete to Bruce Francis.
10:434th & 6 at opp 9Jake Brownell 25 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 31, Temple 3
5:25Jake Brownell kickoff for 67 yards returned by Derrick Williams for 16 yards to the PnSt 19.
Penn State Touchdown run, 2 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 19Daryll Clark pass complete to Brett Brackett for 12 yards to the PnSt 31 for a 1ST down.
10:051st & 10 at own 31Stephfon Green rush for 69 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 37, Temple 3
10:05Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 38, Temple 3
7:25Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards returned by Travis Shelton for 42 yards to the Temp 42.
Temple Punt, 6 plays
9:441st & 10 at own 42Chester Stewart rush for 7 yards to the Temp 49.
9:062nd & 3 at own 49Chester Stewart pass complete to Marquise Liverpool for no gain to the Temp 49.
8:243rd & 3 at own 49Chester Stewart rush for 14 yards to the PnSt 37 for a 1ST down.
8:241st & 10 at opp 37Chester Stewart pass complete to Joe Jones for 4 yards to the PnSt 33.
7:252nd & 6 at opp 33Chester Stewart sacked by Navorro Bowman for a loss of 5 yards to the PnSt 38.
7:253rd & 11 at opp 38Chester Stewart sacked by Josh Gaines for a loss of 7 yards to the PnSt 45.
7:254th & 18 at opp 45Jeff Wathne punt for 45 yards for a touchback.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
6:131st & 10 at own 20Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
6:052nd & 10 at own 20Daryll Clark rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 26.
5:253rd & 4 at own 26Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
5:254th & 4 at own 26Jeremy Boone punt for 53 yards, returned by Delano Green for 5 yards to the Temp 26.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
5:061st & 10 at own 26Chester Stewart pass complete to Joe Jones for no gain to the Temp 26.
5:062nd & 10 at own 26Chester Stewart rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Temp Chester Stewart at the Temp 24.
3:383rd & 12 at own 24Chester Stewart sacked by Josh Gaines for a loss of 7 yards to the Temp 17.
3:384th & 19 at own 17Jeff Wathne punt for 34 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 2 yards to the Temp 49.
Penn State Touchdown run, 10 plays
3:021st & 10 at opp 49Stephfon Green rush for 3 yards to the Temp 46.
2:252nd & 7 at opp 46Stephfon Green rush for 1 yard to the Temp 45.
2:253rd & 6 at opp 45Temple penalty 15 yard false start accepted.
1:421st & 10 at opp 30Daryll Clark pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
1:422nd & 10 at opp 30Penn St penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
1:102nd & 20 at opp 40Pat Devlin pass incomplete to N/A.
1:023rd & 20 at opp 40Pat Devlin pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 17 yards to the Temp 23.
0:214th & 3 at opp 23Brent Carter rush for 4 yards to the Temp 19 for a 1ST down.
0:021st & 10 at opp 19Pat Devlin pass incomplete.
Q4 14:422nd & 10 at opp 19Pat Devlin pass complete to Brent Carter for 6 yards to the Temp 13.
Q4 14:263rd & 4 at opp 13Timeout TEMPLE, clock 14:26.
Q4 14:213rd & 4 at opp 13Brent Carter rush for 6 yards to the Temp 7 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:571st & goal at opp 7Chaz Powell rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 44, Temple 3
Q4 13:57Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 45, Temple 3
Q4 13:57Kevin Kelly kickoff for 58 yards returned by Jamal Schulters for 10 yards to the Temp 22.
4th quarter8 drives, then Penn State 45, Temple 3
Temple Interception, 1 play
13:571st & 10 at own 22Chester Stewart pass intercepted by Navorro Bowman at the Temp 34, returned for 30 yards to the Temp 22, Penn St penalty 15 yard illegal block accepted for a 1ST down.
Penn State Fumble, 3 plays
13:571st & 10 at opp 19Joe Suhey rush for 9 yards to the Temp 10.
12:582nd & 1 at opp 10Joe Suhey rush for 2 yards to the Temp 8 for a 1ST down.
Q0 0:001st & goal at opp 8
Temple Punt, 6 plays
12:181st & 10 at own 20Joe Jones rush for 1 yard to the Temp 21.
11:372nd & 9 at own 21Chester Stewart pass complete to Kevin Armstrong for 6 yards to the Temp 27.
11:113rd & 3 at own 27Chester Stewart rush for 6 yards to the Temp 33 for a 1ST down.
11:111st & 10 at own 33Temple penalty 5 yard illegal procedure accepted.
10:261st & 15 at own 28Chester Stewart rush for 2 yards to the Temp 30.
9:472nd & 13 at own 30Chester Stewart pass incomplete to Bruce Francis.
9:413rd & 13 at own 30Chester Stewart pass incomplete to N/A.
9:304th & 13 at own 30Jeff Wathne punt for 44 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 5 yards to the PnSt 31.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
9:241st & 10 at own 31Brent Carter rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 36.
8:342nd & 5 at own 36Brandon Beachum rush for 10 yards to the PnSt 46 for a 1ST down.
8:341st & 10 at own 46Brandon Beachum rush for 15 yards to the Temp 39 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
7:331st & 10 at opp 39Joe Suhey rush for no gain to the Temp 39.
7:102nd & 10 at opp 39Brandon Beachum rush for 2 yards to the Temp 37.
6:343rd & 8 at opp 37Brandon Beachum rush for 2 yards to the Temp 35.
6:344th & 6 at opp 35Brandon Beachum rush for 4 yards to the Temp 31.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
5:451st & 10 at own 32Chester Stewart pass incomplete.
5:232nd & 10 at own 32Joe Jones rush for 2 yards to the Temp 34.
5:043rd & 8 at own 34Chester Stewart pass incomplete.
5:044th & 8 at own 34Timeout PENN ST, clock 05:04.
5:044th & 8 at own 34Jeff Wathne punt for 33 yards, returned by James McDonald for 10 yards to the PnSt 43.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
4:221st & 10 at own 43Brandon Beachum rush for no gain to the PnSt 43.
4:052nd & 10 at own 43Brandon Beachum rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 42.
3:243rd & 11 at own 42Brent Carter rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 45.
3:244th & 8 at own 45Brent Carter rush for 6 yards to the Temp 49.
Temple Interception, 7 plays
2:361st & 10 at own 49Chester Stewart pass incomplete to Kevin Armstrong.
2:122nd & 10 at own 49Chester Stewart pass complete to Michael Campbell for 16 yards to the PnSt 35 for a 1ST down.
2:121st & 10 at opp 35Chester Stewart pass incomplete.
2:122nd & 10 at opp 35Joe Jones rush for no gain to the PnSt 35.
1:413rd & 10 at opp 35Chester Stewart pass incomplete to Bruce Francis.
1:284th & 10 at opp 35Chester Stewart pass complete to Travis Shelton for 19 yards to the PnSt 16 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at opp 16Chester Stewart pass intercepted by Knowledge Timmons at the PnSt 8, returned for 36 yards to the PnSt 44.
Penn State End of game, 2 plays
0:371st & 10 at own 44Brandon Beachum rush for 6 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:222nd & 4 at the 50Brandon Beachum rush for 2 yards to the Temp 48.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Penn State leads 41–⁠4–⁠1 in 46 meetings, counting the eight since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Penn State 27, Temple 9
2016Penn State 34, Temple 27
2015Temple 27, Penn State 10
2014Penn State 30, Temple 13
2012Penn State 24, Temple 13
2011Penn State 14, Temple 10

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