Temple at Penn State

Saturday, November 17, 1979

Penn State beat No. 18 Temple 22–⁠7. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Penn State led the series 14–⁠3–⁠1.

Away18Temple10–⁠2 in 1979
7
HomePenn State8–⁠4 in 1979
22

FinalHigh 42°F, low 33°FAttendance 76,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 60% to win. Penn State pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Penn State leads 41–⁠4–⁠1 in 46 meetings, counting the 28 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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