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Penn State Faces Temple in Philadelphia as Campbell’s Nittany Lions Begin Road Test

The September 12 showdown at Lincoln Financial Field pits a dominant early-season squad against a Temple team still under construction, with betting lines favoring the Nittany Lions.

Penn State football will travel to Philadelphia on Saturday, September 12 at noon to face Temple at Lincoln Financial Field, with the contest slated for broadcast on ESPN2 and streaming available through Fubo.

This game represents the first road trip for the Nittany Lions under head coach Matt Campbell, who guided the team to a 45‑0 victory over Marshall in the season opener.

Temple, still developing under second‑year coach K.C. Keeler, enters the matchup with a depleted offensive line and lingering questions about its quarterback position, notably the role of former Penn State recruit Jaxon Smolik.

Broadcast and Odds

The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2, while viewers can stream the action live on Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers.

Betting markets list Penn State as a 24‑point favorite, with Temple’s moneyline set at +1400 and the over/under line established at 43.5 points.

Despite the road setting, oddsmakers view Penn State’s home‑field advantage as a factor, and the Owls’ fanbase is expected to travel in force to support their team.

The matchup promises a test of Campbell’s early-season momentum against a Temple program that is still searching for consistency under Keeler’s leadership.

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