Just the Facts

9.4.16 | Football

News and Notes Following Temple's 28-13 loss to Army…

QB Phillip Walker threw for 168 yards giving him 7,542 for his career and moving him ahead of Henry Burris (7,495) to become Temple's all-time leader in that category. Walker is the school's all-time leader in wins by a starting QB (18), TD passes (52), and completions (590). With 1,048 attempts, he trails only Burris (1,136) and Mike McGann (1,050).

Kicker Austin Jones converted 2-of-2 field goal attempts. The junior is third on the school's all-time list with 38 behind Brandon McManus (60) and Bill Wright (46). With 189 career points, Jones is just one point shy of tying Cap Poklemba for 6^th in the school record books. The school mark of 338 points is held by McManus.

LB Avery Williams led the defense with a career-high 12 tackles. He became the first Temple player other than Tyler Matakevich to lead the team in tackles since game 11 in 2014 (Cincinnati). Matakevich was the only FBS player last season to lead his team in tackles in every game.

In the second quarter, LB Sharif Finch blocked the fifth punt of his career. With that block, Temple managed to convert a field goal, breaking a 7-7 tie. Last season, Finch blocked three of Temple's nation-leading five blocked punts.

RB Ryquell Armstead got the start for injured Jahad Thomas and responded with career-highs in attempts (16) and yards (77) while opening the scoring with a 6-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

WR Marshall Ellick led the receiving corps with 4 catches for 46 yards. It marked the first receptions of his career for the redshirt sophomore.

The following players made their first college start:
DL Freddie Booth-Lloyd, OL Jovahn Fair, DB Delvon Randall, TE Jake Robinson, and OL Adrian Sullivan

The following players made their college debut:
DB Jeremiah Atoki, OL Jovahn Fair, DB Sam Franklin, LB William Kwenkeu, TE Jake Robinson, LB Chapelle Russell, and WR Cortrelle Simpson.

Jake O'Donnell and Greg Webb played in their first game for Temple after transferring this past spring.

With opening day less than a week away in the NFL, the following Temple players still remain on rosters: WR Robby Anderson (Jets), DL Junior Galette (Redskins-IR), LB Tyler Matakevich (Steelers), K Brandon McManus (Broncos), WR Rod Streater (Chiefs), LB Tahir Whitehead (Lions), DL Muhammad Wilkerson (Jets), and DB Tavon Young (Ravens).