Temple at Penn State

Saturday, September 25, 2010

No. 23 Penn State beat Temple 22–⁠13. It was their 40th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 36–⁠3–⁠1.

AwayTemple8–⁠4 in 2010
13
Home23Penn State7–⁠6 in 2010
22

Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkTV: BTNAttendance 104,840

At kickoff
77°F, clear, wind 14 mph from the northwest, gusts to 17 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium, 10 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Temple1300013
Penn State636722

Standouts

Player stats

Temple

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Chester Stewart8/194603
RushingCarYdsTDLong
James Nixon264051
Matt Brown1248018
Bernard Pierce1042211
Chester Stewart5405
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Joe Jones327012
Matt Brown1909
Evan Rodriguez2706
Bernard Pierce1202

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Rob Bolden18/2822300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Evan Royster26187050
Stephfon Green111505
Michael Zordich31118
Joe Suhey1404
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Justin Brown484033
Brett Brackett562018
Derek Moye327015
Garry Gilliam121021
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Nick Sukay2190
Nathan Stupar1310

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

Team stats

TemplePenn State
202Total yards439
48Passing yards242
156Rushing yards216
2.4Yards per pass8.0
4.9Yards per rush4.7
8First downs20
1–⁠11Third downs6–⁠17
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠2
4Turnovers1
1–⁠4Penalties4–⁠25
15:09Possession20:56

Efficiency

TemplePenn State
33%Success rate39%
−0.10EPA per play0.10
0.70Explosiveness0.84
0.03Rushing EPA−0.02
−0.29Passing EPA0.34
22%Passing-down success24%
−0.18First-down EPA0.27
−0.04Second-down EPA−0.04
−0.08Third-down EPA0.40

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 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneTemple end zoneQ1 Penn StateField goal, 5 playsQ1 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StateFumble, 1 playQ1 TempleTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 Penn StateField goal, 13 playsQ1 TempleTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateField goal, 11 playsQ2 TempleInterception, 6 playsQ2 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ2 TempleEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 TemplePunt, 4 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ3 Penn StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ3 Penn StateField goal, 6 playsQ3 TempleInterception, 4 playsQ3 Penn StateField goal, 4 playsQ3 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateMissed FG, 5 playsQ4 TemplePunt, 5 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 12 playsQ4 TempleInterception, 5 playsQ4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 TempleFumble, 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 Penn StateField goal, 5 plays, 51 yards
  2. Q1 TemplePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  3. Q1 Penn StateFumble, 1 play, 9 yards
  4. Q1 TempleTouchdown run, 2 plays, 28 yards
  5. Q1 Penn StateField goal, 13 plays, 60 yards
  6. Q1 TempleTouchdown run, 6 plays, 75 yards
  7. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  8. Q2 TemplePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  9. Q2 Penn StateField goal, 11 plays, 74 yards
  10. Q2 TempleInterception, 6 plays, 17 yards
  11. Q2 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 20 yards
  12. Q2 TempleEnd of half, 2 plays, −3 yards
  13. Q3 TemplePunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  14. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  15. Q3 TemplePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  16. Q3 Penn StatePunt, 4 plays, 24 yards
  17. Q3 TemplePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  18. Q3 Penn StateField goal, 6 plays, 34 yards
  19. Q3 TempleInterception, 4 plays, 13 yards
  20. Q3 Penn StateField goal, 4 plays, 8 yards
  21. Q3 TemplePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  22. Q4 Penn StateMissed FG, 5 plays, 22 yards
  23. Q4 TemplePunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  24. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 12 plays, 96 yards
  25. Q4 TempleInterception, 5 plays, 12 yards
  26. Q4 Penn StateTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 21 yards
  27. Q4 TempleFumble, 2 plays, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Temple 13, Penn State 6
Penn State Field goal, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 21Evan Royster rush for 50 yards to the Temp 29, tackled by Amara Kamara and Kevin Kroboth for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 29Stephfon Green rush for 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Muhammad Wilkerson, recovered by PnSt Stephfon Green at the Temp 28.
15:002nd & 9 at opp 28Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the Temp 24, tackled by Amara Kamara.
15:003rd & 5 at opp 24Robert Bolden pass complete to Devon Smith for a loss of 4 yards to the Temp 28, tackled by Kevin Kroboth.
12:344th & 9 at opp 28Collin Wagner 45 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 3, Temple 0
12:34Anthony Fera kickoff for 66 yards returned by James Nixon, tackled by Nick Sukay for 22 yards to the Temp 26, tackled by Nick Sukay.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
12:341st & 10 at own 26Bernard Pierce rush for 5 yards to the Temp 31, tackled by Bani Gbadyu and Chris Colasanti.
12:292nd & 5 at own 31TEMPLE penalty 4 yard illegal procedure accepted.
12:292nd & 9 at own 27Chester Stewart rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by Temp Chester Stewart at the Temp 24.
12:293rd & 12 at own 24Chester Stewart pass complete to Joe Jones for 11 yards to the Temp 35, tackled by Devon Still.
12:294th & 1 at own 35Jeff Wathne punt for 46 yards to the PnSt 19, no return.
Penn State Fumble, 1 play
12:291st & 10 at own 19Evan Royster rush for 9 yards, fumbled, forced by Elijah Joseph, recovered by Temp Adrian Robinson at the PnSt 28.
Temple Touchdown run, 2 plays
9:581st & 10 at opp 28PENN ST penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
9:581st & 5 at opp 23Matt Brown rush for 18 yards to the PnSt 5, tackled by Nick Sukay and Bani Gbadyu for a 1ST down.
9:061st & goal at opp 5Bernard Pierce rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Temple 6, Penn State 3
9:06Brandon McManus extra point GOOD.Temple 7, Penn State 3
9:06Brandon McManus kickoff for 60 yards returned by Chaz Powell, tackled by Kee-ayre Griffin for 15 yards to the PnSt 25, tackled by Kee-ayre Griffin.
Penn State Field goal, 13 plays
8:581st & 10 at own 25Robert Bolden pass complete to Brett Brackett for 18 yards to the PnSt 43, tackled by Jaiquawn Jarrett and Maurice Jones for a 1ST down.
8:581st & 10 at own 43Robert Bolden rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 46 out-of-bounds.
8:582nd & 7 at own 46Evan Royster rush for 6 yards to the Temp 48, tackled by Jaiquawn Jarrett.
8:583rd & 1 at opp 48Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the Temp 45, tackled by Justin Gildea and Morris Blueford Jr. for a 1ST down.
8:581st & 10 at opp 45PENN ST penalty 5 yard illegal procedure accepted.
8:581st & 15 at the 50Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 6 yards to the Temp 44, tackled by Tahir Whitehead and Maurice Jones.
8:582nd & 9 at opp 44Robert Bolden rush for 14 yards to the Temp 30, tackled by Justin Gildea and Jaiquawn Jarrett for a 1ST down.
8:581st & 10 at opp 30Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the Temp 27, tackled by Muhammad Wilkerson and Elijah Joseph.
8:582nd & 7 at opp 27Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the Temp 24, tackled by Elisha Joseph and Shahid Paulhill.
8:583rd & 4 at opp 24Robert Bolden pass complete to Brett Brackett for 9 yards to the Temp 15, tackled by Elijah Joseph for a 1ST down.
8:581st & 10 at opp 15Stephfon Green rush for no gain to the Temp 15, tackled by Muhammad Wilkerson.
8:582nd & 10 at opp 15Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
8:583rd & 10 at opp 15Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Chaz Powell.
2:584th & 10 at opp 15Collin Wagner 32 yard field goal GOOD.Temple 7, Penn State 6
2:58Anthony Fera kickoff for 70 yards returned by James Nixon, tackled by Malcolm Willis and Andrew Dailey for 25 yards to the Temp 25, tackled by Malcolm Willis and Andrew Dailey.
Temple Touchdown run, 6 plays
2:581st & 10 at own 25Bernard Pierce rush for 8 yards to the Temp 33, tackled by Chris Colasanti and Michael Mauti.
2:522nd & 2 at own 33Chester Stewart pass complete to Joe Jones for 12 yards to the Temp 45 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:521st & 10 at own 45Chester Stewart pass incomplete to N/A.
2:522nd & 10 at own 45James Nixon rush for 51 yards to the PnSt 4, tackled by Stephon Morris for a 1ST down.
2:521st & goal at opp 4Bernard Pierce rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 3, tackled by Devon Still and Nick Sukay.
0:102nd & goal at opp 3Bernard Pierce rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Temple 13, Penn State 6
0:10Two-point conversion attempt, Vaughn Charlton pass FAILED.
0:10Brandon McManus kickoff for 70 yards returned by Chaz Powell, tackled by Joe Jones for 18 yards to the PnSt 18, tackled by Joe Jones.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
0:031st & 10 at own 18Stephfon Green rush for no gain to the PnSt 18, tackled by Justin Gildea.
Q2 15:002nd & 10 at own 18Stephfon Green rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 19, tackled by Kadeem Custis.
Q2 15:003rd & 9 at own 19Robert Bolden pass incomplete to N/A.
Q2 15:004th & 9 at own 19Anthony Fera punt for 42 yards, returned by Zamel Johnson for no gain to the Temp 39, tackled by Michael Mauti.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Temple 13, Penn State 9
Temple Punt, 3 plays
14:051st & 10 at own 39Bernard Pierce rush for 5 yards to the Temp 44, tackled by Eric Latimore.
14:052nd & 5 at own 44Chester Stewart pass complete to Morkeith Brown for 1 yard to the Temp 45, tackled by Nick Sukay.
14:053rd & 4 at own 45Chester Stewart pass incomplete to N/A.
14:054th & 4 at own 45Jeff Wathne punt for 54 yards, downed at the PnSt 1.
Penn State Field goal, 11 plays
12:361st & 10 at own 1Joe Suhey rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 5, tackled by Jaiquawn Jarrett.
12:362nd & 6 at own 5Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 9, tackled by Elijah Joseph and Stephen Johnson.
12:363rd & 2 at own 9Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 12, tackled by Stephen Johnson and Muhammad Wilkerson for a 1ST down.
12:361st & 10 at own 12Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 15, tackled by Elisha Joseph and Stephen Johnson.
12:362nd & 7 at own 15Robert Bolden pass complete to Justin Brown for 12 yards to the PnSt 27, tackled by Amara Kamara for a 1ST down.
12:361st & 10 at own 27Robert Bolden pass complete to Justin Brown for 33 yards to the Temp 40 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:361st & 10 at opp 40Robert Bolden pass complete to Brett Brackett for 11 yards to the Temp 29, tackled by Kee-ayre Griffin for a 1ST down.
12:361st & 10 at opp 29Robert Bolden sacked by Tahir Whitehead for a loss of 19 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt N/A at the Temp 48.
12:362nd & 29 at opp 48Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the Temp 46, tackled by Tahir Whitehead and Elisha Joseph.
12:363rd & 27 at opp 46Robert Bolden pass complete to Garry Gilliam for 21 yards to the Temp 25, tackled by Marquise Liverpool and Justin Gildea.
6:384th & 6 at opp 25Collin Wagner 42 yard field goal GOOD.Temple 13, Penn State 9
6:38Anthony Fera kickoff for 70 yards returned by James Nixon, tackled by Derek Day for 20 yards to the Temp 20, tackled by Derek Day.
Temple Interception, 6 plays
6:341st & 10 at own 20Matt Brown rush for 3 yards to the Temp 23, tackled by Chris Colasanti.
6:342nd & 7 at own 23Chester Stewart pass complete to Joe Jones for 4 yards to the Temp 27, tackled by Drew Astorino and Nathan Stupar.
6:343rd & 3 at own 27Chester Stewart pass complete to Evan Rodriguez for 6 yards to the Temp 33, tackled by Khairi Fortt for a 1ST down.
6:341st & 10 at own 33Matt Brown rush for 2 yards to the Temp 35, tackled by Chris Colasanti and Nathan Stupar.
6:342nd & 8 at own 35Chester Stewart pass complete to Bernard Pierce for 2 yards to the Temp 37, tackled by Drew Astorino.
3:223rd & 6 at own 37Chester Stewart pass intercepted by Nick Sukay at the Temp 45, returned for no gain to the Temp 45.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
3:221st & 10 at opp 45Evan Royster rush for 1 yard to the Temp 44, tackled by Tahir Whitehead.
3:222nd & 9 at opp 44Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 6 yards to the Temp 38, tackled by Elisha Joseph.
3:223rd & 3 at opp 38Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the Temp 34, tackled by Elisha Joseph and Jaiquawn Jarrett for a 1ST down.
1:571st & 10 at opp 34Timeout Penn State, clock 01:57.
1:571st & 10 at opp 34Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the Temp 30, tackled by Amara Kamara and Jaiquawn Jarrett.
1:572nd & 6 at opp 30Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the Temp 26, tackled by Adrian Robinson.
1:143rd & 2 at opp 26Timeout Penn State, clock 01:14.
1:143rd & 2 at opp 26Robert Bolden rush for 1 yard to the Temp 25, tackled by Quinten White Jr. and Jaiquawn Jarrett.
0:534th & 1 at opp 25Timeout Penn State, clock 00:53.
0:534th & 1 at opp 25Robert Bolden rush for no gain to the Temp 25, tackled by Muhammad Wilkerson and Kadeem Custis.
Temple End of half, 2 plays
0:531st & 10 at own 25Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Temp 23.
0:492nd & 12 at own 23Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 22.
Q3 15:00Anthony Fera kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter9 drives, then Penn State 15, Temple 13
Temple Punt, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Bernard Pierce rush for 11 yards to the Temp 31, tackled by Drew Astorino for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 31Bernard Pierce rush for no gain to the Temp 31, tackled by Devon Still and Ollie Ogbu.
15:002nd & 10 at own 31Evan Rodriguez rush for 1 yard to the Temp 32, tackled by Michael Mauti and Drew Astorino.
15:003rd & 9 at own 32Chester Stewart rush for 4 yards to the Temp 36, tackled by Michael Mauti.
15:004th & 5 at own 36Jeff Wathne punt for 42 yards, fair catch by Justin Brown at the PnSt 22.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
12:021st & 10 at own 22Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 25, tackled by Amara Kamara and Elijah Joseph.
12:022nd & 7 at own 25Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye, broken up by Kee-ayre Griffin.
12:023rd & 7 at own 25Robert Bolden pass complete to Devon Smith for 6 yards to the PnSt 31, tackled by Quinten White Jr. and Tahir Whitehead.
12:024th & 1 at own 31Anthony Fera punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Ryan Alderman at the Temp 35.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
11:141st & 10 at own 35Matt Brown rush for 4 yards to the Temp 39, tackled by Pete Massaro and Chris Colasanti.
11:142nd & 6 at own 39Chester Stewart pass incomplete to Michael Campbell.
11:143rd & 6 at own 39Chester Stewart rush for 5 yards to the Temp 44, tackled by Michael Mauti.
11:144th & 1 at own 44Jeff Wathne punt for 36 yards, returned by Justin Brown for 2 yards to the PnSt 22, tackled by Chris Parthemore.
Penn State Punt, 4 plays
11:141st & 10 at own 22Evan Royster rush for 19 yards to the PnSt 41, tackled by Jaiquawn Jarrett for a 1ST down.
9:271st & 10 at own 41Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Devon Smith.
9:272nd & 10 at own 41Stephfon Green rush for 5 yards to the PnSt 46, tackled by Elisha Joseph and Kamal Johnson.
9:273rd & 5 at own 46Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye, broken up by James Nixon.
9:274th & 5 at own 46Anthony Fera punt for 47 yards, fair catch by Delano Green at the Temp 7.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
8:051st & 10 at own 7Bernard Pierce rush for 5 yards to the Temp 12, tackled by Jordan Hill.
8:052nd & 5 at own 12Bernard Pierce rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 11, tackled by Jordan Hill and Ollie Ogbu.
8:053rd & 6 at own 11Chester Stewart pass incomplete to Matt Brown.
8:054th & 6 at own 11Jeff Wathne punt for 44 yards, returned by Devon Smith for 16 yards to the Temp 49, tackled by Kevin Kroboth, PENN ST penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Penn State Field goal, 6 plays
6:401st & 10 at opp 49Robert Bolden pass complete to Brett Brackett for 18 yards to the Temp 31, tackled by Jaiquawn Jarrett and Maurice Jones for a 1ST down.
6:401st & 10 at opp 31Evan Royster rush for 14 yards to the Temp 17, tackled by Justin Gildea for a 1ST down.
6:401st & 10 at opp 17Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the Temp 15, tackled by Elisha Joseph and Amara Kamara.
6:402nd & 8 at opp 15Stephfon Green rush for no gain to the Temp 15, tackled by Elijah Joseph and Tahir Whitehead.
6:403rd & 8 at opp 15Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
4:124th & 8 at opp 15Collin Wagner 32 yard field goal GOOD.Temple 13, Penn State 12
4:12Anthony Fera kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Temple Interception, 4 plays
4:121st & 10 at own 20James Nixon rush for 13 yards to the Temp 33, tackled by Drew Astorino and Nathan Stupar out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
4:121st & 10 at own 33Chester Stewart pass incomplete to Joe Jones.
4:122nd & 10 at own 33Chester Stewart pass incomplete to Joe Jones.
4:123rd & 10 at own 33Chester Stewart pass intercepted by Nathan Stupar at the Temp 43, returned for 31 yards to the Temp 12, tackled by Colin Madison.
Penn State Field goal, 4 plays
3:131st & 10 at opp 12Evan Royster rush for 2 yards to the Temp 10, tackled by Olaniyi Adewole and Amara Kamara.
3:132nd & 8 at opp 10Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Joe Suhey.
3:133rd & 8 at opp 10Robert Bolden pass complete to Evan Royster for 6 yards to the Temp 4, tackled by Shahid Paulhill.
1:384th & 2 at opp 4Collin Wagner 21 yard field goal GOOD.Penn State 15, Temple 13
1:38Anthony Fera kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
1:381st & 10 at own 20Matt Brown rush for 1 yard to the Temp 21, tackled by Nick Sukay.
1:382nd & 9 at own 21Matt Brown rush for 4 yards to the Temp 25, tackled by Michael Mauti and Chris Colasanti.
1:383rd & 5 at own 25Matt Brown rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Temp 20, tackled by Pete Massaro and Michael Mauti.
Q4 15:004th & 10 at own 20Jeff Wathne punt for 34 yards, returned by Devon Smith for 17 yards to the Temp 37, tackled by Marquise Liverpool.
4th quarter6 drives, then Penn State 22, Temple 13
Penn State Missed FG, 5 plays
14:521st & 10 at opp 37Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 15 yards to the Temp 22 for a 1ST down.
14:521st & 10 at opp 22Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Graham Zug.
14:522nd & 10 at opp 22Evan Royster rush for 1 yard to the Temp 21, tackled by Shahid Paulhill and Elijah Joseph.
14:523rd & 9 at opp 21Robert Bolden pass complete to Brett Brackett for 6 yards to the Temp 15, tackled by Tahir Whitehead and Quinten White Jr.
12:474th & 3 at opp 15Collin Wagner 32 yard field goal MISSED.
Temple Punt, 5 plays
12:471st & 10 at own 20Chester Stewart pass complete to Evan Rodriguez for 1 yard to the Temp 21, tackled by Drew Astorino.
12:472nd & 9 at own 21Matt Brown rush for 10 yards to the Temp 31, tackled by Nick Sukay out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:471st & 10 at own 31Matt Brown rush for 5 yards to the Temp 36, tackled by Chris Colasanti and Jack Crawford.
12:472nd & 5 at own 36Matt Brown rush for 1 yard to the Temp 37, tackled by Bani Gbadyu.
12:473rd & 4 at own 37Matt Brown rush for 1 yard to the Temp 38, tackled by Nathan Stupar.
12:474th & 3 at own 38Jeff Wathne punt for 57 yards, returned by Justin Brown for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 4, tackled by Tahir Whitehead and Marquise Liverpool.
Penn State Touchdown run, 12 plays
9:341st & 10 at own 4Stephfon Green rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 8, tackled by Muhammad Wilkerson.
9:342nd & 6 at own 8Stephfon Green rush for no gain to the PnSt 8, tackled by Amara Kamara and Tahir Whitehead.
9:343rd & 6 at own 8Robert Bolden pass complete to Graham Zug for 19 yards to the PnSt 27, tackled by Justin Gildea out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:341st & 10 at own 27Robert Bolden pass complete to Justin Brown for 12 yards to the PnSt 39, tackled by Maurice Jones and Jaiquawn Jarrett for a 1ST down.
9:341st & 10 at own 39Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 41, tackled by Shahid Paulhill and Elisha Joseph.
9:342nd & 8 at own 41Robert Bolden pass incomplete to Derek Moye.
9:343rd & 8 at own 41Robert Bolden pass complete to Justin Brown for 27 yards to the Temp 32, tackled by Maurice Jones for a 1ST down.
9:341st & 10 at opp 32Evan Royster rush for 17 yards to the Temp 15, tackled by Jaiquawn Jarrett for a 1ST down.
9:341st & 10 at opp 15Michael Zordich rush for 8 yards to the Temp 7, tackled by Justin Gildea and Shahid Paulhill.
9:342nd & 2 at opp 7Michael Zordich rush for 2 yards to the Temp 5, tackled by Elisha Joseph and Quinten White Jr. for a 1ST down.
9:341st & goal at opp 5Evan Royster rush for 4 yards to the Temp 1, tackled by Justin Gildea and Quinten White Jr.
3:352nd & goal at opp 1Michael Zordich rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 21, Temple 13
3:35Collin Wagner extra point GOOD.Penn State 22, Temple 13
3:35Anthony Fera kickoff for 67 yards returned by Matt Brown, tackled by Stephen Obeng-Agyapong and James Van Fleet for 20 yards to the Temp 23, tackled by Stephen Obeng-Agyapong and James Van Fleet.
Temple Interception, 5 plays
3:301st & 10 at own 23Chester Stewart pass complete to Matt Brown for 9 yards to the Temp 32, tackled by Nathan Stupar out-of-bounds.
3:302nd & 1 at own 32Matt Brown rush for 4 yards to the Temp 36, tackled by Nathan Stupar and Stephon Morris for a 1ST down.
3:301st & 10 at own 36Chester Stewart sacked by Nathan Stupar for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 35.
3:302nd & 11 at own 35Chester Stewart pass incomplete to Michael Campbell.
3:303rd & 11 at own 35Chester Stewart pass intercepted by Nick Sukay at the PnSt 35, returned for 19 yards to the Temp 46, tackled by Steve Caputo.
Penn State Turnover on downs, 6 plays
2:171st & 10 at opp 46Evan Royster rush for 8 yards to the Temp 38, tackled by Shahid Paulhill.
2:052nd & 2 at opp 38Timeout Temple, clock 02:05.
2:052nd & 2 at opp 38Evan Royster rush for 8 yards to the Temp 30, tackled by Kee-ayre Griffin for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at opp 30Timeout Temple, clock 02:00.
2:001st & 10 at opp 30Stephfon Green rush for 2 yards to the Temp 28, tackled by Elisha Joseph and Muhammad Wilkerson.
1:542nd & 8 at opp 28Timeout Temple, clock 01:54.
1:542nd & 8 at opp 28PENN ST penalty 5 yard illegal procedure accepted.
1:542nd & 13 at opp 33Evan Royster rush for 3 yards to the Temp 30, tackled by Muhammad Wilkerson.
1:543rd & 10 at opp 30Evan Royster rush for 5 yards to the Temp 25, tackled by Amara Kamara and Elijah Joseph.
0:234th & 5 at opp 25Timeout Penn State, clock 00:23.
0:234th & 5 at opp 25Stephfon Green rush for no gain to the Temp 25, tackled by Muhammad Wilkerson and Elijah Joseph.
Temple Fumble, 2 plays
0:191st & 10 at own 25Chester Stewart pass incomplete to James Nixon.
0:192nd & 10 at own 25Chester Stewart sacked by Pete Massaro for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Pete Massaro at the Temp 24.

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 six 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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