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Saturday, September 2
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2:00 P.M.

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Akron

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Football Opens Season Against Akron

8.29.23 | Football

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THIS WEEK 
Temple opens the 2023 season against Akron with an ESPN+ broadcast on Saturday, September 2 at 2 p.m. The game will mark the beginning of Stan Drayton's second year as Temple's head coach.
 
LAST TIME VS. AKRON

The last time the Owls took on the Zips was in 2021, when Temple defeated Akron 45-24 in Week 2 at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio. The Owls and Zips have played each other 22 times, with Temple holding a 15-7 advantage in the all-time series.

LAST TIME VS. AKRON AT HOME

The last time Temple and Akron played at Lincoln Financial Field was back in 2010. The Owls defeated the Zips 30-0 behind a strong performance from running back duo Bernard Pierce and Matt Brown.

TEMPLE-AKRON HISTORY

The Owls lead the all-time series over the Zips, 15-7. Temple has a record of 7-4 in games played at home against Akron. The Owls have won six of the last eight match-ups between the two teams.

UP NEXT

Temple travels to Piscataway, New Jersey, to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. on Big 10 Network.

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