STATE COLLEGE — Middle linebacker Jason Cabinda trotted out to the sideline with a cast covering his left hand and wrist, and that was as close as he got to playing. Then Penn State defensive tackle Kevin Givens left with an injury.

It was that kind of day.

The Nittany Lions allowed 341 yards rushing in a 42-39 loss to Pitt on Saturday. It was the worst showing for Penn State’s defense since Ohio State racked up 408 yards on the ground in 2013, and it left coach James Franklin and his staff with several concerns ahead of Temple’s visit on Saturday.

Cabinda is doubtful and Givens is questionable for the matchup with the Owls.

“I think whenever you’re missing starters, missing guys that have played significant reps for you and you’re a young football team as it is, it creates challenges,” Franklin said. “You’ve got less experienced guys on the field that have to step up.”