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Temple HC K.C. Keeler couldn't help but tell everyone what he actually thought of the Sooners, and it wasn't just coach speak

Before their game on Saturday, Temple Owls head coach K.C. Keeler said he and his team have unrealistic expectations of winning, because that's how their program is run – not being realistic.

Bobby Salla News / G5 Football on SI / August 14

FIU's Bobby Salla Jr. Continues To Go Through Change During Collegiate Career

MIAMI, FL - Delray Beach native Bobby Salla Jr. is going into his third year with FIU football. This will mark his fourth head coach since reaching the collegiate ranks.

Jameel Brown News / The Temple News / May 1

Jameel Brown commits to Delaware

Former Temple guard Jameel Brown has committed to Delaware, he announced on his social media Thursday night. Brown played just one season at Temple after playing his first two years at Penn State.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 29

Owls’ rebuild season leaves room for growth

Despite making the American Athletic Conference tournament last season, Temple Lacrosse head coach Bonnie Rosen knew 2025 was going to be a rebuild year.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 29

Gary leaves everlasting impact on Owls’ culture

At the end of Tarriyonna Gary’s sophomore year, her college career was in flux. She had just wrapped up her second season at Towson when then-head coach Diane Richardson opted to leave the Tigers to take the head coaching job at Temple.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 29

Bunch ready to begin next chapter after impressive career

It was a regular Thursday practice for midfielder Julia Bunch last fall. Temple’s 2024 season was in full swing and the team was preparing to take on Penn the next day. Bunch was pursuing a pass from her teammate as the three-hour practice was coming to an end, but slipped.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 26

Owls’ fourth-quarter surge pushes past 49ers

As the third quarter was coming to a close, Temple and Charlotte were knotted up at 10 and neither team could find an advantage all game. The 49ers forced

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 26

MBB guard Masiah Gilyard commits to Temple

Former Manhattan University guard Masiah Gilyard has committed to Temple, he announced on social media Saturday morning. Gilyard’s commitment marks the

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 25

Championship roundup: Spring seasons come to a close

A number of Temple sports teams are winding down their spring seasons as the semester draws to a close. Some of the teams have already kicked into conference tournament action, while others have a few games left before the postseason officially begins.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 23

Owls’ third-quarter push isn’t enough in loss to Dragons

Temple seemed down and out at the midway point of the third quarter in its game against No. 22 Drexel Wednesday. The Dragons held a seven-goal lead after scoring nine unanswered goals in the first two quarters.

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.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 19

Temple beats Old Dominion to snap six-game skid

Heading into the fourth quarter of its game against Old Dominion, Temple held a six-goal lead and was looking to land the knockout blow. The Owls scored 11 goals in the first 45 minutes of action and looked to maintain the upper hand to close out the game.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 16

Owls look to “continue growing” at conference tournament

When Temple hired Jeff Brandes as its new director of tennis, the women’s roster underwent a complete makeover. They returned only two players from the

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 16

WBB forward Saniyah Craig transfers to Temple

Former Jacksonville University forward Saniyah Craig has committed to Temple, she announced in a social media post Wednesday afternoon. Craig becomes the first transfer commitment for head coach Diane Richardson this offseason after losing a number of graduating seniors from last year’s team.

College Basketball News / The Temple News / April 16

April 16: Cherry and White game

Temple Football hosted its annual spring game on Saturday, showing fans what may be in store when the season kicks off. The sports editors talk about how the defense dominated the game.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 15

Owls eyeing consistency ahead of AAC championships

At the Ironwood Collegiate Classic on Oct. 1, Temple broke its all-time single-round record by shooting 14 under par and seemed to be heading in the right direction before the American Athletic Conference tournament.

Zion Stanford News / The Temple News / April 14

Zion Stanford commits to Villanova

Former Temple guard Zion Stanford has committed to Villanova, he announced on his social media Monday afternoon. Stanford entered the transfer portal on March 25 and is the second Owl to commit to a new program, following guard Quante Berry, who committed to Memphis on April 6.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 12

Rough first quarter leads to Owls’ sixth straight loss

Temple looked to snap its five game losing streak heading into its game against James Madison on Saturday. Despite the skid, the Owls’ offense had shaken off rust and scored double-digit goals in three consecutive games with a chance to continue the trend against the nationally-ranked Dukes.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 8

Owls overcome hardships in tough season

After enduring a 15-19 season in 2024, Temple entered the 2025 season with high hopes for a bounce-back year. Those aspirations were quickly zapped as key performers went down with injuries.

Temple Owls News / The Temple News / April 5

Owls’ second-half defense leads to loss to Commodores

The same story has unfolded for Temple recently: It starts strong on both sides of the field but falters down the stretch. Saturday found the Owls scoring the first goal of the game against Vanderbilt, but then allowing the next four.

NFL News / G5 Football on SI / February 16

Ex-Temple Head Coach Stan Drayton Announced As Penn State Running Backs Coach

Just under three months after being fired as head coach of the Temple Owls, Stan Drayton has been officially announced as Penn State's newest running backs coach.

Temple Owls News / Yardbarker / December 18

Temple among illustrious list of CBB programs with Davidson win

Temple among illustrious list of CBB programs with win over Davidson

Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina, Duke and UCLA are all notorious college basketball programs, but on Wednesday, an unusual addition was made to that list.

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Hysier Miller News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23, 2024

Virginia Tech dismisses key transfer amid gambling inquiry

Virginia Tech dismisses key transfer amid Temple gambling inquiry

Virginia Tech’s biggest offseason addition has been kicked off the team.

Dan Hurley has strong response to star guard's preseason All-American snub

Dusty May, Michigan land coveted international recruit over bitter rivals

Tom Izzo, MSU get four-star PF over Maryland, Kansas State and Virginia

Exciting group of guards could spark added growth in women's game

Major takeaways from the AP preseason All-America women's CBB team

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6, 2024

UConn holds on against Temple with crazy final play of the game

UConn needed one final stop Saturday to beat Temple.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 5, 2024

Watch: Temple's crucial tush-push try goes spectacularly wrong

Watch: Temple's attempt at game-winning tush push goes spectacularly wrong

This is another reminder that the tush-push, Brotherly Shove or whatever name you want to give the play, isn't as easy or consistently successful as the Philadelphia Eagles have made it look for the past few years.

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