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Game day is almost here, and Georgia Tech has another opponent on the horizon who will come to pay them a visit in Atlanta. Let’s take a look at Temple and some of their key players that the Yellow Jackets will have to account for if they want to advance to 4-0 on the season.

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Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 22

Owls still have long way to go after spring game

On the first play of Temple’s Cherry and White spring game on April 12, quarterback Evan Simon used his legs to dart for 33 yards on a read option. The play gave fans their first look at the Owls in game action since head coach K.C.

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College Football News / The Temple News / November 30, 2024

Slow second half dooms Temple in season finale loss to North Texas

Through the first quarter and a half, Temple looked overmatched by North Texas in every aspect of the game. The Mean Green had jumped out to a 21-point lead and were on the brink of blowing the doors off Temple. However, the Owls simultaneously found momentum on both sides of the ball at the end of the first half.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / October 22, 2024

Temple Football might not actually be… that bad?

About a month ago, Temple had its best offensive performance by scoring six touchdowns in a 45-21 thumping of Utah State on Sept. 21. The Owls were on a roll during quarterback Evan Simon’s second start, with six different players finding the endzone to secure their first win of the season.

College Football News / The Temple News / October 19, 2024

Owls cruise by Tulsa for homecoming win

With its bowl game hopes hanging by a thread, Temple entered Saturday’s game against Tulsa only able to lose two more games before those already slim hopes would be officially dashed for a fifth straight season. After being forced to punt on their opening drive, the Owls’ offense shifted into another gear.

College Football News / The Temple News / September 29, 2024

Owls still have ways to go to compete with AAC’s best

If one wanted a glimpse of how Temple head coach Stan Drayton thought his team fared against conference foe Army on Thursday, his press conference after the game instantly gave it away.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / September 24, 2024

Owls’ quarterback battle should be a case-closed situation

Following Evan Simon’s first career start in a Temple uniform last week, head coach Stan Drayton spoke of the “moxie and presence” his backup quarterback had under center.

College Football News / The Temple News / September 21, 2024

Simon’s six touchdowns leads Temple’s comeback win against Utah State

Midway through the third quarter of Temple Football’s game against Utah State, the Owls trailed 21-17 and needed a spark to pick up their first win of the season.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / September 16, 2024

Owls’ offense finally takes flight despite loss

Through the first two weeks of Temple’s season, offensive consistency has been hard to come by. The team’s running backs totaled just 104 yards in two games, leaving quarterback Forrest Brock on an island for the duration of his time under center.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / September 14, 2024

Old mistakes spoil Temple’s comeback effort against Coastal Carolina

Heading into Temple’s matchup against Coastal Carolina on Saturday, all signs pointed to a third straight blowout loss. The Owls were routed by Navy’s

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / August 27, 2024

COLUMN: Does Temple’s quarterback problem matter?

Temple Football had a lot of holes to fill across their roster as they brought in more than 40 players this offseason, but finding a new quarterback was the priority.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / March 25, 2024

Clifton McDowell re-enters transfer portal

Temple quarterback Clifton McDowell re-entered the transfer portal Monday afternoon, a Temple Football spokesperson told The Temple News. McDowell announced his commitment to the Owls on Jan.

College Football News / The Temple News / February 18, 2024

Study Session: Could a transfer be Temple’s next quarterback?

Three months ago, Temple Football lost one of its best players in program history when quarterback E.J. Warner announced he was entering the transfer portal on Nov.