Penn State avenges 2015 loss to Temple, 34-27

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- James Franklin hoped all week his team would start fast and play with the passion it hadn't yet found early in games this season. The usually subdued coach pushed the right buttons. Before Penn State's 34-27 win over Temple on Saturday, Franklin hopped around inside Beaver Stadium's limestone-lined tunnel, trading shoves and screams with a handful of players before they took the field. "It's cool seeing coach Franklin get so pumped up," wide receiver Chris Godwin said. "He's a fiery guy, he's very passionate about what he does and that kind of leaks into our locker room seeing your leader as excited about the game as we are." Trace McSorley completed 18 of 24 passes for 287 yards with one touchdown and rushed for another as Penn State's offense scored on three of its first five drives.