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Saquon Barkley recalls Penn State debut, 2015 Temple loss

Barkley says being benched after his lone carry in 2015 and his father’s advice motivated his climb to NFL stardom.

Published Sep 11, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Saquon Barkley had a single carry in his Penn State debut, a 2015 loss to Temple. He says being benched after that game and wisdom from his father propelled him to work harder and ultimately become an All-Pro with the Philadelphia Eagles.