Penn State's second-string linebackers -- Brandon Smith, Jake Cooper, and Manny Bowen -- came up huge for the Nittany Lion defense after it lost all three starters against Temple.
James Franklin's Nittany Lions outlasted the Owls in a nervy Stripe Out at Beaver Stadium that saw them buckle down late for a close 34-27 victory.
Jason Cabinda will miss his second straight game with an unspecified arm injury. Brandon Bell, who left last week's game late in the second half, is sidelined as well with an apparent lower body injury.
James Franklin's Nittany Lions hope to get back on track against Temple at noon in Beaver Stadium for their second-annual "Stripe Out." The game will air on Big Ten Network.
Our staff is confident in Penn State's ability to bounce back this Saturday against Temple.
UPUA's Blue & White Brigade is back and is offering free transportation to next weekend's football game against the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Michigan.