The renewal of the Penn State-Pittsburgh rivalry is always a topic of interest — but on Tuesday morning, Nittany Lions athletic director Sandy Barbour addressed the possibility of playing a different in-state opponent in the future.
Penn State and Temple have had “conversations” about reviving their long-standing series, Barbour said. According to a report by Philly.com, the Nittany Lions and Owls are in negotiations for a home-and-home series in 2026 and 2027.
“We’ve been talking to them, as we have a lot of people to round out our schedule,” Barbour said. “They’re all conversations until they’re solidified.