Temple University Athletics
Thursday, September 9
Lincoln Financial Field
7 p.m.
Temple University
vs
*CENTRAL MICHIGAN
WR Michael Campbell
Photo by: Joseph V. Labolito/Temple University
Temple Hosts Central Michigan on Thursday Night in MAC Opener
9.5.10 | Football
Kickoff is 7 p.m. Before a Live National TV Audience
Gamenotes in PDF
THIS WEEK
Temple continues its three-game homestand with the Mid-American Conference opener against defending MAC champion Central Michigan in the league opener for both teams on Thursday, Sept. 9. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field before a live national television audience.
ESPNU will broadcast the game live with Anish Shroff calling the action and Jay Walker providing color commentary. The Owls' radio broadcast will air on WHAT 1340 AM with Harry Donahue calling the play-by-play and Steve Joachim providing color analysis.
Under the direction of fifth-year head coach Al Golden, Temple stands 1-0 on the season after opening with a 31-24 win over Villanova in the Mayor's Cup. Sophomore kicker Brandon?McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) nailed a 43-yard field goal with three seconds remaining in the game to seal the win.
The 2010 squad returns 21 starters to 16 positions. The Owls utilize an East Coast offense and 4-3 defense.
Sophomore RB and Heisman Trophy candidate Bernard Pierce (Ardmore, Pa.) leads all rushers with 75 yards on 20 carries. Senior WR Michael Campbell (Edison, N.J.) is the top receiver with 127 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions. R-junior QB Chester Stewart (Hanover, Md.) went 16-of-27 for 200 yards and a touchdown. Senior DB Jaiquawn Jarrett (Brooklyn, N.Y.) leads the defense with seven tackles.
In the national rankings, Temple ranks No. 25 in turnover margin (1.00) and No. 30 in punt returns (11.3). Individually, sophomore PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) leads the nation in field goals (4.00). He also stands No. 19 in scoring (13.0). Senior DB Marquise Liverpool (Ramsey, N.J.) is third nationally in interceptions (1.00), while senior WR Michael Campbell (Edison, N.J.) ranks No. 13 nationally in receptions per game (8.0) and receiving yards (127).
The Chippewas, under first-year head coach Dan Enos, stand 1-0 after a 33-0 win over Hampton. Central Michigan returns 12 starters to its multiple offense and multiple defense.
TEMPLE-CENTRAL MICHIGAN CONNECTIONS
Temple has no players on its roster from the state of Michigan. Central Michigan has just one player from Pennsylvania— true freshman QB Kyle Smith (Leola, Pa. / Lancaster Catholic HS).
TEMPLE-CENTRAL MICHIGAN— THE SERIES
Despite the fact that Temple has sponsored football since 1894 and Central Michigan has fielded a gridiron team since 1896, Thursday's contest is just the teams' third meeting ever and second meeting as MAC rivals.
In the teams' first meeting on Nov. 4, 2006, Central Michigan claimed a 42-26 win at Lincoln Financial Field. As a sophomore, QB Adam DiMichele threw three touchdown passes and caught another while completing 24 of 35 passes for 228 yards. Senior RB Tim Brown had his fourth 100-yard performance, carrying 23 times for 101 yards while also throwing the aerial score to DiMichele. WR Bruce Francis, as a sophomore, had two scoring grabs as the Owls out-scored the Chippewas 19-14 in the second half. As a redshirt freshman, CMU QB Dan LeFevour threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns while scoring on a six-yard run.
In their last meeting on Oct. 10, 2008, the Chippewas claimed a 24-14 in front of a homecoming crowd of 22,114 fans at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Owls' offense mustered 301 total yards to the Chippewas 297, but four turnovers proved to be the downfall for the Cherry and White. In just his third start, r-freshman QB Chester Stewart completed 15 passes on a career-high 32 attempts for 163 yards. Senior wide receiver Bruce Francis made six receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown, while freshman Kee-ayre Griffin scored for the second straight game since moving over to offense. He had 76 yards in 12 carries, including a 29-yard run.
SERIES INFORMATION
Temple all-time vs. Central Michigan: 0-2
Temple in games at Temple: 0-1
Temple in games at Central Michigan: 0-1
First meeting in series: 2006 at Lincoln Financial Field, L, 26-42
Last meeting in series: 2008 at Kelly-Shorts Stadium, L, 14-24
SERIES HIGHS
Temple Owls
Rushing: Tim Brown, 23-101, 0 TD (2006)
Passing: Adam DiMichele, 24-35-0-228, 3 TD (2006)
Receiving: Bruce Francis 7-66, 2 TD (2006)
Central Michigan Chippewas
Rushing: Ontario Sneed, 10-148, 1 TD (2006)
Passing: Dan LeFevour 18-22-1-268, 4 TD (2006)
Receiving: Ontario Sneed, 5-93, 3 TD (2006)
Year Site Result Temple Coach CMU Coach
2006 Lincoln Financial Field L, 26-42 Al Golden Brian Kelly
2008 Kelly/Shorts Stadium L, 14-24 Al Golden Butch Jones
HOOT TOOTS ... OWL NOTES & QUOTES
• Seven of Temple's 2010 opponents— Villanova (FCS national champion), Central Michigan (GMAC Bowl), Connecticut (Papajohns.com Bowl), Penn?State (Capital One Bowl), Northern Illinois (International Bowl), Bowling Green (Humanitarian Bowl), and Ohio (Little?Caesar's Pizza Bowl)— participated in postseason play.
• The Owls current six-game home win streak (overall games) at Lincoln Financial Field is the longest since the stadium opened in 2003. The longest home win streak in school history is seven games from the 1940-41 seasons at Temple Stadium.
• Temple has won seven consecutive MAC?games at home at Lincoln?Financial Field.
• Since joining the MAC?in 2007, the Owls own the league's best home record for MAC?games at 10-2.
• “There are a lot of irrelevant games in college football this weekend. This is not one of them. This is going to be a meaningful game for years to come. It's going to continue to grow and improve.”
— Al Golden after the win over Villanova
UP NEXT
Temple opens the 2010 season with three consecutive home games. The Owls complete its trifecta against Connecticut on Sept. 18 at Noon at Lincoln Financial Field. ESPN Plus will televise the game regionally.
THIS WEEK
Temple continues its three-game homestand with the Mid-American Conference opener against defending MAC champion Central Michigan in the league opener for both teams on Thursday, Sept. 9. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field before a live national television audience.
ESPNU will broadcast the game live with Anish Shroff calling the action and Jay Walker providing color commentary. The Owls' radio broadcast will air on WHAT 1340 AM with Harry Donahue calling the play-by-play and Steve Joachim providing color analysis.
Under the direction of fifth-year head coach Al Golden, Temple stands 1-0 on the season after opening with a 31-24 win over Villanova in the Mayor's Cup. Sophomore kicker Brandon?McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) nailed a 43-yard field goal with three seconds remaining in the game to seal the win.
The 2010 squad returns 21 starters to 16 positions. The Owls utilize an East Coast offense and 4-3 defense.
Sophomore RB and Heisman Trophy candidate Bernard Pierce (Ardmore, Pa.) leads all rushers with 75 yards on 20 carries. Senior WR Michael Campbell (Edison, N.J.) is the top receiver with 127 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions. R-junior QB Chester Stewart (Hanover, Md.) went 16-of-27 for 200 yards and a touchdown. Senior DB Jaiquawn Jarrett (Brooklyn, N.Y.) leads the defense with seven tackles.
In the national rankings, Temple ranks No. 25 in turnover margin (1.00) and No. 30 in punt returns (11.3). Individually, sophomore PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) leads the nation in field goals (4.00). He also stands No. 19 in scoring (13.0). Senior DB Marquise Liverpool (Ramsey, N.J.) is third nationally in interceptions (1.00), while senior WR Michael Campbell (Edison, N.J.) ranks No. 13 nationally in receptions per game (8.0) and receiving yards (127).
The Chippewas, under first-year head coach Dan Enos, stand 1-0 after a 33-0 win over Hampton. Central Michigan returns 12 starters to its multiple offense and multiple defense.
TEMPLE-CENTRAL MICHIGAN CONNECTIONS
Temple has no players on its roster from the state of Michigan. Central Michigan has just one player from Pennsylvania— true freshman QB Kyle Smith (Leola, Pa. / Lancaster Catholic HS).
TEMPLE-CENTRAL MICHIGAN— THE SERIES
Despite the fact that Temple has sponsored football since 1894 and Central Michigan has fielded a gridiron team since 1896, Thursday's contest is just the teams' third meeting ever and second meeting as MAC rivals.
In the teams' first meeting on Nov. 4, 2006, Central Michigan claimed a 42-26 win at Lincoln Financial Field. As a sophomore, QB Adam DiMichele threw three touchdown passes and caught another while completing 24 of 35 passes for 228 yards. Senior RB Tim Brown had his fourth 100-yard performance, carrying 23 times for 101 yards while also throwing the aerial score to DiMichele. WR Bruce Francis, as a sophomore, had two scoring grabs as the Owls out-scored the Chippewas 19-14 in the second half. As a redshirt freshman, CMU QB Dan LeFevour threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns while scoring on a six-yard run.
In their last meeting on Oct. 10, 2008, the Chippewas claimed a 24-14 in front of a homecoming crowd of 22,114 fans at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Owls' offense mustered 301 total yards to the Chippewas 297, but four turnovers proved to be the downfall for the Cherry and White. In just his third start, r-freshman QB Chester Stewart completed 15 passes on a career-high 32 attempts for 163 yards. Senior wide receiver Bruce Francis made six receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown, while freshman Kee-ayre Griffin scored for the second straight game since moving over to offense. He had 76 yards in 12 carries, including a 29-yard run.
SERIES INFORMATION
Temple all-time vs. Central Michigan: 0-2
Temple in games at Temple: 0-1
Temple in games at Central Michigan: 0-1
First meeting in series: 2006 at Lincoln Financial Field, L, 26-42
Last meeting in series: 2008 at Kelly-Shorts Stadium, L, 14-24
SERIES HIGHS
Temple Owls
Rushing: Tim Brown, 23-101, 0 TD (2006)
Passing: Adam DiMichele, 24-35-0-228, 3 TD (2006)
Receiving: Bruce Francis 7-66, 2 TD (2006)
Central Michigan Chippewas
Rushing: Ontario Sneed, 10-148, 1 TD (2006)
Passing: Dan LeFevour 18-22-1-268, 4 TD (2006)
Receiving: Ontario Sneed, 5-93, 3 TD (2006)
Year Site Result Temple Coach CMU Coach
2006 Lincoln Financial Field L, 26-42 Al Golden Brian Kelly
2008 Kelly/Shorts Stadium L, 14-24 Al Golden Butch Jones
HOOT TOOTS ... OWL NOTES & QUOTES
• Seven of Temple's 2010 opponents— Villanova (FCS national champion), Central Michigan (GMAC Bowl), Connecticut (Papajohns.com Bowl), Penn?State (Capital One Bowl), Northern Illinois (International Bowl), Bowling Green (Humanitarian Bowl), and Ohio (Little?Caesar's Pizza Bowl)— participated in postseason play.
• The Owls current six-game home win streak (overall games) at Lincoln Financial Field is the longest since the stadium opened in 2003. The longest home win streak in school history is seven games from the 1940-41 seasons at Temple Stadium.
• Temple has won seven consecutive MAC?games at home at Lincoln?Financial Field.
• Since joining the MAC?in 2007, the Owls own the league's best home record for MAC?games at 10-2.
• “There are a lot of irrelevant games in college football this weekend. This is not one of them. This is going to be a meaningful game for years to come. It's going to continue to grow and improve.”
— Al Golden after the win over Villanova
UP NEXT
Temple opens the 2010 season with three consecutive home games. The Owls complete its trifecta against Connecticut on Sept. 18 at Noon at Lincoln Financial Field. ESPN Plus will televise the game regionally.
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