No. 18 Penn State faces Temple on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET. The game airs on ESPN2. Below is a factual Week 2 college football matchup preview with current odds where available, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, venue, and broadcast information. Lines may move before kickoff.
Penn State vs Temple odds and betting lines
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Records | Penn State 1-0 · Temple — |
| Point spread | PSU -23.5 |
| Moneyline | TBD — check public books closer to kickoff |
| Over/under | 49.5 |
| Location | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff time | 12:00 PM ET |
| TV channel | ESPN2 |
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN around research time. Lines may move before kickoff.
How to watch Penn State vs Temple
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- TV: ESPN2
No. 18 Penn State preview
No. 18 Penn State (1-0) visits Temple on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Penn State lists head coach Matt Campbell, offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, and defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn. Early watch items include opening identity after Week 1, explosive-play balance, and matching the opponent's tempo in a ESPN2 window.
Temple preview
Temple (—) hosts at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple lists head coach K. C. Keeler, offensive coordinator Tyler Walker, and defensive coordinator Brian Smith. Home-field framing, early-season continuity, and situational football are the factual focus points for this Week 2 preview.