Temple University Athletics
2020 Football Roster
Roster
Mathenge Mwangi
- Position:
- Safety
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Villanova, Pa.
- High School:
- The Haverford School
2022 (Redshirt Freshman): Provides depth at cornerback ... made collegiate debut vs. UMass ... earned defensive developmental of the week (UMass).
2021 (Freshman): Did not see game action ... redshirted.
2020 (Freshman): Joined the team as a walk-on in the summer ... did not see game action ... Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Week (Navy).
High School: Played defensive back and wide receiver at The Haverford School for head coach Michael Murphy … played both safety and cornerback as a senior.
Personal: Born Mathenge Mwangi in Wilmington, Del. ... moved to New York City as a child before relocating to Villanova, Pa. … mother is Lydia Mathenge and father is Joseph Mbogo … has two brothers: Mbogo (20) and Gachuhi (8) … list of favorites include: Chop Wood, Carry Water (book), Dark Knight (movie), Friday Night Lights (TV show), Kenya (place in the world).
