Temple gets a needed win against East Carolina 76-64

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.

Owls running back Keveun Mason scored twice against Rhode Island, while Temple's defense accounted for three turnovers, including two pick sixes.

After blowing a 10-point lead with 58 seconds left in the season opener against William & Mary, Mark Ferrante and the Wildcats are ready to put the loss "in the rearview and move on."

In 2025, K.C. Keeler was one game short of leading the Owls to their first bowl game since 2019. With a tough nonconference schedule, September will be a measuring stick of how far this team can go.

Butter chicken — that creamy, saucy Indian takeout staple — has made its way to South Street as a cheesesteak filling.

30-year-old Armand Hayes was gunned down after an altercation near 64th and Vine streets. Years later, an arrest has brought relief for his family.

Steve Gerben is the cocreator and costar of Netflix's "Tires," which is filmed in suburban Philly, but to his friends, he's the "King of West Chester Golf."

"Profound concern" over the fate of the Academy and its internationally significant collection.

The PPA refunds $1.25 million, an $88 baked potato disappoints, and the Eagles are predicted to go 12-5. Plus, a SEPTA bus gets stuck in wet concrete and Philly gets a first look at its new arena.

Since talking with Ichiro Suzuki in Seattle late last month, Turner has started to hit. The Phillies will need him in the stretch run and playoffs.