Penn State's Run Game Test Against Temple | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State heads into a high-stakes rivalry showdown against Temple, seeking redemption from a 2015 loss and aiming to dominate on the road at Lincoln Financial Field—where fans will be loud and hostile. With a massive 24.5-point spread in their favor, the Nittany Lions must prove their running game can click after a sluggish performance against Marshall, averaging just 3.6 yards per carry. Coach Franklin hints that early-game schemes and inconsistent blocking are key hurdles to unlocking explosive plays. On defense, Caleb Bacon made an immediate impact with tackles for loss and a sack in limited snaps, raising questions about his expanded role. Temple’s defensive strategy will be pivotal: will they stack the box to stop the run—or dare Penn State’s offense to beat them through the air? The answer could define whether this is a statement win or another stumble for the Nittany Lions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c398ed392853ee7