The 2015 Penn State football season will get under way Saturday at Temple and here is what you need to know.
Overview:
Penn State is coming off an impressive 31-30 OT win against Boston College in the Pinstripe bowl. More importantly Christian Hackenberg got back on track throwing for 370 yards and 4 TDs. Franklin expects the team to carry this momentum into the opener on Saturday.
What you need to know:
Game time- 3:30 PM (EST)
Television- ESPN
Location- Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa
Opponent- Temple Owls (6-6 in 2014)
Spread- Penn State is a 6.5 point favorite
Ranks- Penn State enters the season as #32 in the AP poll while Temple is #62.
Last result- 30-13 Penn State (2014)
Injuries- Coach Franklin said that TE Adam Breneman’s status is unclear for Saturday, but did not say why.
Visitors- 2017 4 star DT Fred Hansard will be at the game.
Prediction- 28-13 Penn State over Temple.
Final Thoughts:
Penn State has always owned Temple, and I’m looking for this trend to continue. Even if Breneman doesn’t play, Hackenberg still is loaded with weapons to throw to. Keep an eye out for the running game as Akeel Lynch and company look to break out this year. Temple boast a solid defense so Penn State will have to pressure them early. Temple is not a great offensive team, so Zettel and company should have their way. The kicking game will be something to keep an eye on as Joey Julius will get the nod at place kicker. All in all, I look for Penn State to control the tempo and come up with a few turnovers en route to a rather solid win in the opener.
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