Football Drops Back-and-Forth Battle To Boston College, 45-35

Saturday, September 29

Chestnut Hill, Mass.

12:00 P.M.

Temple University

2-3

Boston College

4-1

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Temple

Boston College

Photo by: Zamani Feelings

Football Drops Back-and-Forth Battle To Boston College, 45-35

9.29.18 | Football

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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.- Despite a career day from RB Ryquell Armstead, 24-carries, 171-yards and four-touchdowns, the Owls lost to ACC foe Boston College 45-35 in front of 40,111 fans at Alumni Stadium. Temple is now 2-3 (1-0 AAC) on the season.

How It Happened
> Boston College struck first on a 7-yard catch and throw to make it 7-0 BC.

> On the ensuing drive RB Ryquell Armstead ran 75-yards for a touchdown to tie the game.

> The following kickoff, Temple was called offsides, but instead of taking the penalty, BC opted for a re-kick. This worked out in the Owls favor as FB Rob Ritrovato forced a fumble on the re-kick and LB Isaiah Graham-Mobley scooped it and scored to put Temple up 14-7.

> BC would score again on a 16-yard touchdown catch, the Eagles kicker would miss the extra point to keep Temple ahead 14-13.

> Temple countered the score after some back-and-forth with Armstead's second rushing touchdown of the day. It was all set up by a third-and-one deep pass by Anthony Russo to Ventell Bryant that he grabbed with one hand while being interfered with by a defender. Bryant came up with the pass and landed on the one-yard line, setting up Armstead for the walk-in score to put Temple up 21-13.

> Armstead and BC's A.J. Dillon continued to duel on the ground as Dillon rushed for a 52-yard touchdown and converted a two-point conversion to tie the game at 21.

> BC picked off Russo and brought the ball all the way to the Owls' 9-yard line to set up a Dillon touchdown to give the Eagles a 28-21 lead with three minutes to play in the half. The Owls later would surrender a field goal to end the half down 31-21.

> With 9:22 left in the third quarter, BC scored another touchdown on a reverse pass to extend its lead to 38-21.

> Armstead got on the board for the third time on a one-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 38-28 with 6:31 left in the third.

> Armstead continued to feast on the Eagles' defense going for his fourth score of the game on a one-yard carry to close the gap to 38-35 with 9:02 left in the game.

> The Owls attempted to rally back and take the lead, but fell short on a handful of drives. BC would score a one-yard touchdown with 3:11 left in the contest to push the lead to 45-35.

Notes

> Ryquell Armstead now holds sole position of fourth for career rushing touchdowns as a Temple Owl with 26.

> With 100-yards rushing, Armstead now has four-straight 100-yard rushing games. The last time a single Owl rushed for 100-yards in four straight games was Tanardo Sharps from Sep 21-Oct 19, 2002.

> This was the first time in Armstead's career he has rushed for four touchdowns in a game. Armstead finished with 171 yards on 24 carries and four touchdowns.

> Anthony Russo went 20-45 for 255 yards.

> Isaiah Wright had his first 100-yard receiving game this season. He made seven catches for 114 yards.

> It is the fifth straight game the Owls have had a non-offensive touchdown.

> Shaun Bradley had 11 total tackles and 1.5 TFLs.

> Isaiah Graham-Mobley had 11 total tackles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown while Delvon Randall had nine tackles.

> Tyliek Raynor had his first career carry, a two yard run.

> Sean Ryan had his first career catch, a seven yard grab from Russo.

Up Next
> The Owls host conference opponent ECU on Saturday October 6 (Noon/ESPNews) to try to stay perfect in AAC play and move to 3-3 on the season.