Temple University Athletics
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Cincinnati, OH
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Photo by: Zamani Feelings
Temple Drops First Conference Game to #5 Cincinnati, 52-3
10.8.21 | Football
PHILADELPHIA – Temple (3-3, 1-1) dropped its first conference game of the season on Friday night to the #5 ranked Cincinnati Bearcats (5-0, 1-0), 52-3. The Owls fell behind early in the contest as the Bearcats raced out to a 17-0 lead and never looked back. Trailing by 14 points heading into the halftime, the Owls were not able to get back into the game in the second half as the Bearcats scored 35 unanswered to take control of the game.
How It Happened
First Quarter
The Owls moved the ball out to midfield on their opening possession of the game before a stalled drive gave the ball to the Bearcats. From there, Cincinnati drove the ball deep into Temple's territory on its first possession, but a sack from Temple BUBO Yvandy Rigby on third down forced the Bearcats to settle for a field goal. A few drives later, with just over three minutes remaining in the quarter, a muffed punt from Temple set up Cincinnati in the red zone. The Bearcats were able to capitalize on the mistake as two plays later, Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder tossed a touchdown pass to give the Bearcats a 10-0 lead.
Second Quarter
After another empty drive for the Cherry & White, the Bearcats mounted a 65-yard drive, capped off by an eight-yard rushing touchdown to stretch the Cincinnati lead to 17 midway through the second quarter. On the following drive, quarterback D'Wan Mathis connected with WR Amad Anderson Jr. and RB Edward Saydee on consecutive plays to move the ball into Cincinnati territory. However, a fumble which was recovered by the Owls a few plays later knocked Temple back for a long field goal try. Kicker Rory Bell was able to answer the call, however, connecting on a 55-yard field goal to put the Owls on the board. On the ensuing drive, the Bearcats drove just outside Temple's red zone, but a defensive stand resulted in a long field goal attempt for Cincinnati which was missed to keep the score at 17-3 heading into the break.
Third Quarter
On the opening play of the third quarter, the Bearcats struck first in the second half, as Cincinnati RB Jerome Ford ran into the end zone for a 75-yard touchdown. After being forced to a three-and-out on the next drive, a 58-yard punt by Adam Barry pinned the Bearcats inside their own 10-yard line. The Owls' forced a three-and-out of their own to force a Bearcats' punt, but another muffed punt by Temple resulted in its second turnover of the game. A couple of big plays later and Cincinnati tacked on another touchdown to stretch the lead to 31-3. A few minutes later, Cincinnati scored touchdowns on back-to-back drives to take a 45-3 lead into the final period.
Fourth Quarter
A Cincinnati touchdown added to the Bearcats lead.
Statistically Speaking
The Owls enter the bye week before getting back in action with a road trip to USF on Saturday, October 23.
How It Happened
First Quarter
The Owls moved the ball out to midfield on their opening possession of the game before a stalled drive gave the ball to the Bearcats. From there, Cincinnati drove the ball deep into Temple's territory on its first possession, but a sack from Temple BUBO Yvandy Rigby on third down forced the Bearcats to settle for a field goal. A few drives later, with just over three minutes remaining in the quarter, a muffed punt from Temple set up Cincinnati in the red zone. The Bearcats were able to capitalize on the mistake as two plays later, Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder tossed a touchdown pass to give the Bearcats a 10-0 lead.
Second Quarter
After another empty drive for the Cherry & White, the Bearcats mounted a 65-yard drive, capped off by an eight-yard rushing touchdown to stretch the Cincinnati lead to 17 midway through the second quarter. On the following drive, quarterback D'Wan Mathis connected with WR Amad Anderson Jr. and RB Edward Saydee on consecutive plays to move the ball into Cincinnati territory. However, a fumble which was recovered by the Owls a few plays later knocked Temple back for a long field goal try. Kicker Rory Bell was able to answer the call, however, connecting on a 55-yard field goal to put the Owls on the board. On the ensuing drive, the Bearcats drove just outside Temple's red zone, but a defensive stand resulted in a long field goal attempt for Cincinnati which was missed to keep the score at 17-3 heading into the break.
Third Quarter
On the opening play of the third quarter, the Bearcats struck first in the second half, as Cincinnati RB Jerome Ford ran into the end zone for a 75-yard touchdown. After being forced to a three-and-out on the next drive, a 58-yard punt by Adam Barry pinned the Bearcats inside their own 10-yard line. The Owls' forced a three-and-out of their own to force a Bearcats' punt, but another muffed punt by Temple resulted in its second turnover of the game. A couple of big plays later and Cincinnati tacked on another touchdown to stretch the lead to 31-3. A few minutes later, Cincinnati scored touchdowns on back-to-back drives to take a 45-3 lead into the final period.
Fourth Quarter
A Cincinnati touchdown added to the Bearcats lead.
Statistically Speaking
- Jose Barbon: five receptions for 45 receiving yards
- Amir Tyler: 11 total tackles
- Bell: Career long 55-yard field goal, second longest field goal in school history.
The Owls enter the bye week before getting back in action with a road trip to USF on Saturday, October 23.
Team Stats
TEM
CIN
Total Yards
234
542
Pass Yards
150
263
Rushing Yards
84
279
Penalty Yards
30
42
1st Downs
14
23
3rd Downs
3
8
4th Downs
0
0
TOP
31:59
28:01
1st Quarter
TEM 0, CIN 3
CIN - Smith,Cole 30 yd field goal 10 plays, 48 yards, TOP 04:26
TEM 0, CIN 10
CIN - Ridder,Desmond 9 yd pass from Ridder,Desmond (Smith,Cole kick) 2 plays, 13 yards, TOP 00:34
2nd Quarter
TEM 0, CIN 17
CIN - Ford,Jerome 8 yd run (Smith,Cole kick), 11 plays, 65 yards, TOP 05:10
TEM 3, CIN 17
TEM - Bell,Rory 55 yd field goal 9 plays, 37 yards, TOP 04:03
3rd Quarter
TEM 3, CIN 24
CIN - Ford,Jerome 75 yd run (Smith,Cole kick), 1 plays, 75 yards, TOP 00:10
TEM 3, CIN 31
CIN - Scott,Tyler 38 yd pass from Ridder,Desmond (Smith,Cole kick) 2 plays, 54 yards, TOP 00:41
TEM 3, CIN 38
CIN - McClelland,Charles 28 yd run (Smith,Cole kick), 3 plays, 61 yards, TOP 01:04
TEM 3, CIN 45
CIN - Young,Michael 11 yd pass from Ridder,Desmond (Smith,Cole kick) 10 plays, 76 yards, TOP 04:03
4th Quarter
TEM 3, CIN 52
CIN - Wright,Ethan 58 yd run (Smith,Cole kick), 5 plays, 77 yards, TOP 02:14
Game Leaders
CMP
16
TD
0
YDS
120
INT
1
CMP
2
TD
0
YDS
30
INT
0
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