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September 12, 2026 β’ Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0) takes on Temple Owls (1-1) at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
Penn State Nittany Lions
Visiting Side
Record
2-0
Temple Owls
Home Side
Record
1-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PEN
|
0 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 27 |
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TEM
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0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:00
Carl Hardin 24 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:51
Ryan Barker 31 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:08
Benjamin Brahmer 23 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
8:25
Chase Sowell 16 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
0:08
Ryan Barker 39 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:48
Benjamin Brahmer 23 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
1:56
Ajani Sheppard 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 66%
Penn State Nittany Lions
VS
34%
Temple Owls
Projected Score
PEN 37
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TEM 28
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Penn State Nittany Lions scoring offense has an edge over Temple Owls defense.
- Penn State Nittany Lions generates significantly more total yardage.
- Penn State Nittany Lions aerial attack exposes Temple Owls secondary.
- Temple Owls rushing attack has the advantage.
Penn State Nittany Lions
STAT
Temple Owls
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Temple Owls plays on familiar turf at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Penn State Nittany Lions Could Win
Penn State Nittany Lions scoring offense has an edge over Temple Owls defense.
Why Temple Owls Could Win
Temple Owls will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Penn State Nittany Lions generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
61,714
Closing Odds
Line: PSU -24.5 | O/U: 49.5
Team Leaders
Penn State Nittany Lions Leaders
Connor Barry
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Amar'e Glover
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ethan Black
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Penn State Nittany Lions (45.5%)
Temple Owls (54.5%)
Total Submissions: 77 circles
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