Football to Face Tulane for Homecoming Game

PHILADELPHIA - The Owls return to Lincoln Financial Field for the first time in over a month to face Tulane this Saturday at noon. The game will be broadcast by ESPNU and can be heard on 97.5 The Fanatic. Temple enters the game receiving votes in both major polls, for the fifth consecutive week. The Owls took their third straight win on the road, pounding Charlotte 37-3 at Jerry Richardson Stadium. The Green Wave won their conference opener 45-31 over UCF.

The first 4-0 start in 40 seasons has been fueled by a return to what head coach Matt Rhule considers traditional Temple football. Junior running back Jahad Thomas has become the feature back that style demands. He has 100 carries in his first four games, accumulating 503 yards and six touchdowns so far. Junior quarterback P.J. Walker has supported the offense as an effective field general, throwing five touchdowns to just two interceptions. Tulane's secondary will challenge the deep and tall receiving corps. The Green Wave average +1 in turnover margin.

After going 1-2 in non-conference action, the Green Wave defeated UCF at home. Sophomore quarterback Tanner Lee threw four touchdowns, eclipsing his total for the season. He'll face a veteran Owls defense that combines a strong pass rush up front with excellent coverage. Led by the NCAA's active leading tackler, senior linebacker Tyler Matakevich, Temple's defense looks to build upon its dominance at Charlotte, where they broke up a season-high five passes and redshirt junior defensive back Nate L. Smith snuffed out a late drive with a 74-yard interception return.

The Last Time

Temple closed out 2014 with a 10-3 win at Yulman Stadium. P.J. Walker threw the game-winning touchdown to wide receiver Romond Deloatch in the fourth quarter. The Owls held the Green Wave to a season-low of three points. It was the team's first game against Tulane since the 1935 Sugar Bowl.

Up Next

The Owls host UCF on October 17th in an East Division showdown at 7:30p.m. on CBS Sports Network. This will be the Owls' first home game under the lights at Lincoln Financial Field.

Last Week

Temple set a season high in points scored and a season low in points allowed as they beat Charlotte 37-3 through a driving rain at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Jahad Thomas scored twice and ran for 109 yards. P.J. Walker threw two touchdowns to Robby Anderson. The defense shut out the 49ers during the second half and the special teams unit produced a touchdown on a blocked punt returned by Nate L. Smith.

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Football to Face Tulane for Homecoming Game

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Players Mentioned

Robby Anderson

Romond Deloatch

Tyler Matakevich

Nate L. Smith

Jahad Thomas

Phillip Walker

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Football to Face Tulane for Homecoming Game

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Players Mentioned

Robby Anderson

Romond Deloatch

Tyler Matakevich

Nate L. Smith

Jahad Thomas

Phillip Walker

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