Temple defeats Connecticut in a double overtime thriller

That Owls' team, which won the American Conference that year, was recognized at halftime of Saturday's game against No. 18 Penn State.

The Owls struck first and ran stride-for-stride with the Nittany Lions throughout the first half. But Penn State scored 27 unanswered points to extend Temple's losing streak vs. ranked teams to 13.

Just one day before the Eagles' season opener, Lincoln Financial Field was transformed into Beaver Stadium East when Temple clashed with No. 16 Penn State.

For three seasons, the Owls' linebacker was on the outside looking in at being a full-fledged member of the program. This season, persistence paid off in a big way.

The Wildcats kept it close in the first half against the No. 14 Cardinals but ultimately failed to find footing on either side of the ball.

The Owls and Nittany Lions last played in 2016 and meet for the 46th time in the series on Saturday. Both teams are coming off season-opening wins last week.

Mark Ferrante isn’t concerned about who his team is playing. It's about “how we’re playing.” The Wildcats are starting to make strides, but will have their work cut out for them on Friday night.

Penn State vs. Temple will be reignited Saturday at the Linc. While Penn State has won 32 of the last 33 meetings, the history between these two programs goes beyond the final score.

Ford, Temple's leading scorer last season, was among a group of athletes who challenged a Louisiana court for a fifth season of eligibility. He is expected to play the 2026-27 season for the Owls.

Keeler's Rowan football team stopped Mount Union's 54-game winning streak 27 years ago on a squad that featured Campbell and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni. Temple and Penn State will play on Saturday.

Horrocks was a co-pilot aboard hijacked United Airlines Flight 175. Years earlier, he won the respect of the West Chester community as a standout Golden Rams quarterback.

Siale Taupaki, playing in his eighth college football season, said he’s using his name, image, and likeness earnings to help his family: “My parents are still struggling.”

Penn State moved up two spots, as Michigan went from No. 16 to out of the Top 25 after a 13-12 win over Western Michigan.

McCurry, who was coming off a career best 2025 campaign, re-tore her ACL and meniscus in April. She underwent surgery on Sept. 1.

K.C. Keeler used a two-quarterback system against Rhode Island, but he hopes to name a starter prior to Saturday. However, he wants to see “more consistency” from both Ajani Sheppard and Jaxon Smolik.

Suhey played 10 seasons for the Bears and helped pave the way for Walter Payton to become the NFL’s career leading rusher at the time.

Three Hawks were picked this year, another one signed in free agency, and Brett Callahan made his MLB debut in a big way with the Detroit Tigers.

After taking an early two-possession lead, it took a tipped field goal by the Wildcats to hold off the Bison and earn a 17-16 win on Saturday.

Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 272 yards, four touchdowns, and finished with a 72% completion percentage.

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The Braves had scored eight runs in the fourth inning, with seven of those runs coming while they sat with two outs.

The shooting happened on the 2300 block of North 18th Street around 5:31 p.m. Saturday. A man and a woman were taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead, police said.

The Phillies have no plans to place Luzardo on the 15-day injured list as they're hoping that rest will help clear up the stiffness, enabling him to start next week.