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Temple head coach Stan Drayton will look to regroup after the Owls lost to Navy 38-11 in its conference opener.

Temple falls to Navy and dives deeper into despair following its second straight loss

Following a blowout in the season opener against Oklahoma, just about everything went wrong Saturday for the Owls who were routed by the Midshipmen before they ever found their footing

Sam O'Neal

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs away from Bowling Green linebacker Avi McGary (15) during the second quarter on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Drew Allar throws for 2 TDs and runs for another as No. 8 Penn State holds off Bowling Green, 34-27

Travis Johnson, Associated Press

High school athletes from around the area are making their college decisions.

High school recruiting tracker: Where the area's top basketball and football players are heading to college

Isabella DiAmore and Devin Jackson

Temple wide receiver Antonio Jones (19) lunges for a pass during the Owls game against Oklahoma last Friday. Next up is a trip to Annapolis to take on American Athletic Conference foe Navy.

Against Navy, Temple hopes to end its long road drought. Here’s how the Owls can do it.

Sam O'Neal

Villanova rusher Ja'briel Mace will look to help fuel another Wildcats win against Colgate on Saturday. The Wildcats have moved up to No. 5 in the FCS polls.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova is riding the high of a season-opening win right into its next matchup against Colgate

Katie Lewis

Temple head coach Stan Drayton will look to regroup after the Owls lost to Navy 38-11 in its conference opener.

Temple falls to Navy and dives deeper into despair following its second straight loss

Sam O'Neal

Temple wide receiver Antonio Jones (19) lunges for a pass during the Owls game against Oklahoma last Friday. Next up is a trip to Annapolis to take on American Athletic Conference foe Navy.

Against Navy, Temple hopes to end its long road drought. Here’s how the Owls can do it.

Sam O'Neal

Temple will visit Navy on Saturday. The Owls are looking for their first road victory under third-year head coach Stan Drayton.

Temple preps for Navy with hopes of landing first road win in Stan Drayton era

Declan Landis

Forrest Brock will remain the starting quarterback ahead of the Owls’ conference opener against Navy on Saturday.

Temple coach Stan Drayton sticking with Forrest Brock at quarterback after struggles: ‘Forrest is our guy’

Samuel O'Neal

Temple head coach Stan Drayton will look to regroup after the Owls lost to Navy 38-11 in its conference opener.

Temple falls to Navy and dives deeper into despair following its second straight loss

Sam O'Neal

Temple wide receiver Antonio Jones (19) lunges for a pass during the Owls game against Oklahoma last Friday. Next up is a trip to Annapolis to take on American Athletic Conference foe Navy.

Against Navy, Temple hopes to end its long road drought. Here’s how the Owls can do it.

Sam O'Neal

Temple will visit Navy on Saturday. The Owls are looking for their first road victory under third-year head coach Stan Drayton.

Temple preps for Navy with hopes of landing first road win in Stan Drayton era

Declan Landis

Forrest Brock will remain the starting quarterback ahead of the Owls’ conference opener against Navy on Saturday.

Temple coach Stan Drayton sticking with Forrest Brock at quarterback after struggles: ‘Forrest is our guy’

Samuel O'Neal

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs away from Bowling Green linebacker Avi McGary (15) during the second quarter on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Drew Allar throws for 2 TDs and runs for another as No. 8 Penn State holds off Bowling Green, 34-27

Penn State’s defense started out shaky, but looked like a different unit in the second half.

Travis Johnson, Associated Press

Penn State running back Kaytron Allen looks to complement backfield mate Nick Singleton.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Here’s what to watch for when No. 8 Penn State hosts Bowling Green on Saturday

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar stiff-arms West Virginia linebacker Josiah Trotter on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

No. 8 Penn State is looking solid heading into a Saturday showdown with Bowling Green

Owen Hewitt

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar looks to pass during the opening win against West Virginia.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State stays at No. 8 in the AP poll; Florida State drops out completely

Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press

Penn State wide receiver Harrison Wallace III pulls in a pass as West Virginia cornerback Garnett Hollis Jr. moves in Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State’s Harrison Wallace III emerges as a pass-catching threat with 2 TDs

Johnny McGonigal, Tribune News Service

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova is riding the high of a season-opening win right into its next matchup against Colgate

A road contest against Colgate on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN+) will give the No. 5 Wildcats another chance for a strong start before moving on to CAA conference competition.

Katie Lewis

Villanova rusher Ja'briel Mace will look to help fuel another Wildcats win against Colgate on Saturday. The Wildcats have moved up to No. 5 in the FCS polls.

Villanova rusher Ja'briel Mace will look to help fuel another Wildcats win against Colgate on Saturday. The Wildcats have moved up to No. 5 in the FCS polls.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova is riding the high of a season-opening win right into its next matchup against Colgate

A road contest against Colgate on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN+) will give the No. 5 Wildcats another chance for a strong start before moving on to CAA conference competition.

Katie Lewis

Villanova Wildcats

Penn’s Ray Priore and Villanova’s Mark Ferrante still find the joy in coaching in Year 38 at their schools

Longtime coaches Ray Priore and Mark Ferrante

Villanova Wildcats

Four takeaways from Villanova’s 24-17 victory against Youngstown State to open its season

Katie Lewis

Villanova’s Ja'briel Mace celebrates a first down on Thursday night in the Wildcats' season-opener.

Villanova Wildcats

Northwestern hiring Villanova’s Mark Jackson for its AD opening

Mark Jackson has been AD at Villanova since 2015.

Villanova Wildcats

Four things to watch as Villanova opens up the 2024 season vs. Youngstown State

Villanova quarterback Connor Watkins was the conference preseason player of the year and leads a team that enters the season with high expectations.

The Penn soccer team congratulates Jack Wagoner on his goal in their 1-0 upset of No. 3 Pitt on Sunday.

After upset of No. 3 Pitt, Penn men’s soccer looks to keep ‘the same energy’ against Temple

The Quakers, who were ranked No. 1 in the Ivy League going into the season, moved into the Top 25 in the United Coaches Division I rankings.

Conor Smith

Longtime coaches Ray Priore and Mark Ferrante

Villanova Wildcats

Penn’s Ray Priore and Villanova’s Mark Ferrante still find the joy in coaching in Year 38 at their schools

Penn State Nittany Lions

The best college football games for local fans to watch this season

Bill Manning has coached with USRowing since 1996.

Penn women’s rowing hires Bill Manning, who brings national coaching experience to the program

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

Dr. John Giannini took over as Rowan athletic director in 2019 after 14 years behind the bench for La Salle basketball.

La Salle Explorers

Former La Salle hoops coach Dr. John Giannini retires as Rowan AD

Owen Hewitt

A five-time Pro Bowler, tackle Lane Johnson is entering his 12th season with the Eagles.

Lane Johnson is as vital as ever to the Eagles, La Salle takes a step forward, and other thoughts ...

Mike Sielski | Columnist

LaSalle’s Vice president for athletics and recreation Ashwin Puri shows off the renovations at La Salle's John Glaser arena being nearly completed. Monday, August 19, 2024.

La Salle Explorers

‘Dramatic’ La Salle basketball renovation project is nearing its completion. Here’s a look inside.

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

Dr. John Giannini took over as Rowan athletic director in 2019 after 14 years behind the bench for La Salle basketball.

La Salle Explorers

Former La Salle hoops coach Dr. John Giannini retires as Rowan AD

Owen Hewitt

A five-time Pro Bowler, tackle Lane Johnson is entering his 12th season with the Eagles.

Lane Johnson is as vital as ever to the Eagles, La Salle takes a step forward, and other thoughts ...

Mike Sielski | Columnist

LaSalle’s Vice president for athletics and recreation Ashwin Puri shows off the renovations at La Salle's John Glaser arena being nearly completed. Monday, August 19, 2024.

La Salle Explorers

‘Dramatic’ La Salle basketball renovation project is nearing its completion. Here’s a look inside.

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

Steve Boyle (center) is the new men's lacrosse coach at Drexel after spending 10 seasons as an assistant.

Temple, Drexel announce coaching changes ahead of the 2024-25 season

Staff Reports

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

United States' Justin Best, second from right, celebrates with teammates (from left) Liam Corrigan, Michael Grady, and Nick Mead after winning gold at the Paris Olympics.

Olympic gold medalist and Drexel alumnus Justin Best proposed to his girlfriend on the ‘Today’ show

Gabriela Carroll

Drexel's varsity eight boat qualified for a race at the Henley Royal Regatta for the first time in program history last Friday.

‘They rowed with a lot of heart’: Drexel women’s crew earns historic qualification for the Henley Regatta

Steve Boyle (center) is the new men's lacrosse coach at Drexel after spending 10 seasons as an assistant.

Temple, Drexel announce coaching changes ahead of the 2024-25 season

Staff Reports

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

United States' Justin Best, second from right, celebrates with teammates (from left) Liam Corrigan, Michael Grady, and Nick Mead after winning gold at the Paris Olympics.

Olympic gold medalist and Drexel alumnus Justin Best proposed to his girlfriend on the ‘Today’ show

Gabriela Carroll

Drexel's varsity eight boat qualified for a race at the Henley Royal Regatta for the first time in program history last Friday.

‘They rowed with a lot of heart’: Drexel women’s crew earns historic qualification for the Henley Regatta

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

Langston Galloway shoots as Micah Potter looks on during training camp Team USA in July.

St. Joe’s alumnus Langston Galloway played a key role for Team USA. He wants to use it to restart his NBA career.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Mr. Brennan flaps his wings before a St. Joseph’s men's basketball game in 2017.

Jim Brennan, innovative public relations director and the original St. Joseph’s University Hawk, has died at 91

Temple came up just short to St. Joe's in the inaugural Big 5 Classic last season.

Big 5 announces men’s basketball pod schedules ahead of Big 5 Classic

Mac Etienne (right) seen here battling with Villanova's Eric Dixon last season, will do so again as a member of La Salle’s squad this season.

Philly’s colleges are bringing in a slew of talented athletes. Here are a few names to know.

Staff Reports

Langston Galloway shoots as Micah Potter looks on during training camp Team USA in July.

St. Joe’s alumnus Langston Galloway played a key role for Team USA. He wants to use it to restart his NBA career.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Mr. Brennan flaps his wings before a St. Joseph’s men's basketball game in 2017.

Jim Brennan, innovative public relations director and the original St. Joseph’s University Hawk, has died at 91

Temple came up just short to St. Joe's in the inaugural Big 5 Classic last season.

Big 5 announces men’s basketball pod schedules ahead of Big 5 Classic

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