The 2015 Temple-Penn State Game That Changed the Rivalry Forever
In anticipation of the upcoming Temple-Penn State matchup on Saturday, September 12, we’re taking a look back at the iconic game that changed everything. Long before this year’s kickoff, one unforgettable meeting in September 2015 between these two programs left its mark on the rivalry and reshaped the conversation around Temple football. Join us as we revisit the moments, the players and the lasting impact of a game that still resonates today.
Temple wins 27-10
The Philadelphia Inquirer headline.
The Philadelphia Inquirer headline.
On Sept. 5, 2015, the Temple Owls snapped a 74-year drought against Penn State’s Nittany Lions. It was Temple’s first victory in the series since 1941 and ended Penn State’s 31-game winning streak over the Owls.
Relive the Entire Game
69,176
The announced attendance was 69,176 at Lincoln Financial Field, one of the largest crowds ever for a Temple home game.
A New Record
Temple recorded 10 sacks of Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg, setting an American Athletic Conference single-game record.
A New Era is Launched
The win helped launch Temple’s best modern-era season. The Owls opened 7-0, earned a national ranking, hosted ESPN College GameDay for the first time, reached the inaugural American Athletic Conference Championship Game and finished 10-4.
A Major Upset
Penn State led 10-0 before Temple scored 27 unanswered points, turning what looked like a routine victory for the Nittany Lions into one of the biggest upsets of the opening weekend.
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