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Facing short week, Temple needs to move on from Notre Dam
Temple head coach Matt Rhule was not pleased with his team’s effort Tuesday during practice at Edberg Olson Hall. “I don’t know if our team has let it go yet and that’s a scary thought,” Rhule said at his weekly press conference. The Owls dropped a heartbreaker to No. 8 … Continue Reading Facing short week, Temple needs to move on from Notre Dam
Temple without O-line anchor Kyle Friend ‘for a while’
Temple center Kyle Friend, who didn’t practice Tuesday, will not play Friday night against the 1-7 SMU Mustangs in Dallas. Friend was seen walking around with a noticeable limp and a knee brace during practice. Head coach Matt Rhule said Friend will be “out for a while.” “That’s a significant … Continue Reading Temple without O-line anchor Kyle Friend ‘for a while’
Jahad Thomas ‘not 100 percent’ after hurting ribs vs. Notre Dame
Temple running back Jahad Thomas injured his ribs Saturday night in the No. 21 Owls’ 24-20 loss to No. 9 Notre Dame. Thomas left the game briefly in the fourth quarter after landing on the ball while being tackled. Thomas returned, but said he’s “going to be pretty banged up” … Continue Reading Jahad Thomas ‘not 100 percent’ after hurting ribs vs. Notre Dame
Despite loss to Notre Dame, Temple proves it belongs
The nation learned a lot about Temple football on Saturday night. Under the lights of Lincoln Financial Field, the No. 21 Owls fought, they scraped and nearly clawed out a win against No. 9 Notre Dame in a nationally televised game. Moral victory? No, but it’s a loss that showed … Continue Reading Despite loss to Notre Dame, Temple proves it belongs
Instant Replay: Notre Dame 24, Temple 20
Temple nearly knocked off another legendary football program. The 21st-ranked Owls were minutes away from upsetting No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field on national TV, but they couldn’t get one final stop. Roman Catholic product and Irish wide receiver Will Fuller’s 17-yard touchdown reception with … Continue Reading Instant Replay: Notre Dame 24, Temple 20
Jahad Thomas looks to establish run game early vs. Notre Dame
Jahad Thomas came to Temple as an athlete, playing defensive back his freshman season. Last summer, Owls head coach Matt Rhule decided to convert Thomas to running back and this season, the move has paid major dividends. Thomas leads the American Athletic Conference with 822 yards and 12 touchdowns through … Continue Reading Jahad Thomas looks to establish run game early vs. Notre Dame
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