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Football Takes on South Florida on Saturday at The Linc
10.31.22 | Football
This Week
The Owls will return home to Philadelphia to take on the South Florida Bulls. Kickoff is set for November 5 at 2:00pm on ESPN+ and 97.5 The Fanatic.
Last Week
Temple fell to Navy by a score of 27-20 in overtime. Despite trailing early, the Owls battled their way back, sending the game into overtime thanks to a 22-yard field goal by K Camden Price with 1:08 remaining. Temple would ultimately fall in overtime but the story still remained the team's resilience on both sides of the ball.
Last Time vs. USF
The last time Temple faced USF, the Owls dropped its second conference game of the 2021 season by a score of 34-14. The Owls fell behind 14-0 midway through the second quarter, but were able to cut the deficit to three midway through the third quarter thanks to a pair of touchdowns from WR Randle Jones and RB Edward Saydee. From there, however, the Bulls dominated on the ground, scoring 17 unanswered points to close out the contest.
Last Time Vs. USFÂ in Philadelphia
The last time Temple faced USF in Philadelphia was October 17, 2020, defeating the Bulls by a score of 39-37. Trailing by 11 points late in the third quarter, Temple scored three touchdowns in just over 11 minutes to retake the lead, 39-31, and then stopped USF on its two-point try in the final minute to secure a win in its home opener at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple quarterback Anthony Russo had a stellar offensive game, completing 30-of-42 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns. Russo connected with six different receivers throughout the game with Jadan Blue (9-60-2) and Randle Jones (8-81-1) leading the way. Wide receiver Branden Mack caught Russo's other touchdown pass, a 12-yard pitch and catch late in the third quarter. Re'Mahn Davis did the bulk of the work on the ground, rushing 25 times for 83 yards while Tayvon Ruley also had a strong game with six carries for 39 yards. It was the Owls' defense that came up big in the end, however, as defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (6 tackles) picked up a fumble with just under 10 minutes to play and ran 11 yards to paydirt to give Temple the lead for good, 32-31.
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Temple-USF History
The Owls lead the Bulls all time match ups, 5-3. USF won the previous meeting in 2021. Temple has never lost in consecutive years against USF.
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Up Next
The Owls will travel to Houston to take on the Cougars for their final road game of the regular season. Kickoff is set for November 12 at TBD on TBD and 97.5 The Fanatic.
