Temple Owls Football

Temple Owls Football

2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
209.7 PYPG
92.9 RYPG
19.2 PPG
302.6 TotY/G

Team Information

Ground Lincoln Financial Field
City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conference American Athletic Conference,
Nickname Owls

2024 Regular Season Leaders

All Stats
Passing Yards
1327
541
K Hollawayne
19
Rushing Yards
T Worthy
360
86
66
Receiving Yards
517
251
A Allen
230
A Jones
145

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About Temple Owls Football

Temple Owls football team represents Temple University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. They are affiliated with the American Athletic Conference (The American). Their home ground is Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Despite challenges, including expulsion from the Big East Conference, Temple has demonstrated resilience, earning conference and division titles. Temple is the last original Big East football member in The American.

Name of TeamTemple Owls
First season1894
Athletic directorArthur Johnson
Head coachStan Drayton
StadiumLincoln Financial Field (capacity: 68,532)
Field surfaceBermuda grass
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
All-time record488–623–52 (.442)
Bowl record3–6 (.333)
Conference titles2 (1967, 2016)
Division titles3 (2009, 2015, 2016)
RivalriesVillanova (rivalry)
Consensus All-Americans3
Fight song"Fight! Temple Fight!"
MascotHooter T. Owl, Stella (live mascot)

Temple Owls Football Introduction

Temple Owls Football has a rich history that dates back to 1894. Throughout its history, Temple's football program has been affiliated with various conferences and periods of independence. The team operated independently from 1894 to 1957 before joining the Middle Atlantic Conference from 1958 to 1969. Subsequent years saw fluctuations between independence and conference membership, including stints in the Big East Conference and the Mid-American Conference.

Currently, the Temple Owls Football team competes in the American Athletic Conference, continuing its legacy of competitive collegiate football within the broader landscape of university athletics.

Temple Owls Football History

Temple University's football journey traces back to 1894, a decade after the institution's founding. Initially, the team played against smaller schools under the guidance of Charles M. Williams, their physical education instructor and basketball coach. Their modern era dawned in 1925 with the appointment of Henry J. "Heinie" Miller as head coach, marking a period of regional prominence. Temple won important games against strong teams like Penn State, which helped establish themselves as a notable football contender.

The hiring of legendary coach Glenn "Pop" Warner in 1934 further elevated Temple's status. Warner, renowned for his successful stints at Pittsburgh and Stanford, led the Owls to notable achievements, including an invitation to the inaugural Sugar Bowl in 1935. After different coaches came and went, Temple faced both good times and tough times. For instance, they had a long stretch of losing 21 games in a row in the late 1950s. However, things started looking up when George Makris became a coach in 1960. Under his leadership, Temple got back on track and even won a conference championship in 1967, showing how determined they were to succeed in football.

Temple Owls Football Coach

Stanley Drayton, born on March 11, 1971, is an American football coach. He presently holds the position of head coach at Temple University, where he leads the Owls football program. Drayton's tenure as head coach commenced on December 15, 2021, following an agreement between him and Temple University. Notably, he marked his debut victory as the head coach of the Owls on September 10, 2022, securing a victory against the Lafayette Leopards.

Here is a full list of head coaches and the duration they served as head coaches:

CoachTenure
Stan Drayton2022–present
Rod Carey2019–2021
Manny Diaz‡2019
Ed Foley†2018
Geoff Collins2017–2018
Ed Foley†2016
Matt Rhule2013–2016
Steve Addazio2011–2012
Al Golden2006–2010
Bobby Wallace1998–2005
Ron Dickerson1993–1997
Jerry Berndt1989–1992
Bruce Arians1983–1988
Wayne Hardin1970–1982
George Makris1960–1969
Peter P. Stevens1956–1959
Josh Cody1955
Albert Kawal1949–1954
Ray Morrison1940–1948
Fred H. Swan1939
Pop Warner1933–1938
Heinie Miller1925–1932
Albert Barron1924
M. Francois D'Eliscu1922–1923
No team1918–1921
Elwood Geiges1917
William Nicolai1914–1916
William J. Schatz1909–1913
Frank W. White1908
Horace Butterworth1907
No team1906
Harry Shindle Wingert1901–1905
John T. Rogers1899–1900
Charles M. Williams1894–1898

Temple Owls Football Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field

Lincoln Financial Field is a football stadium located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the home field for the Temple Owls football team. The stadium is in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue, between 11th and South Darien streets, near Interstate 95. It is part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and can seat up to 67,594 people.

It Opened on August 3, 2003. Lincoln Financial Field emerged after a two-year construction phase initiated on May 7, 2001. It took the mantle from Veterans Stadium, the shared home field for the Eagles and the Philadelphia Phillies, until its closure in 2003. While maintaining a comparable seating capacity to its predecessor, Lincoln Financial Field boasts twice the luxury and wheelchair-accessible seats, along with modern amenities. The stadium's construction included cutting-edge LED video displays and over 624 feet (190 m) of LED ribbon boards, enhancing the fan experience.

Temple Owls Football Rivals

Villanova

The rivalry between Temple and Villanova dates back to 1928. Their rivalry is known as the Mayor's Cup. In the 2018 season, the series tied at 16–16–1, showcasing the competitive nature of their matchups.

Rutgers

Temple and Rutgers have faced off 38 times on the football field. Currently, Rutgers holds the lead with a record of 23 wins to Temple's 16, highlighting the history and intensity of their rivalry.

Temple Owls Football Record and stats

  • Temple Owls have won two conference championships, one in the Middle Atlantic Conference in 1967 and the other in 2016 in the American Athletic Conference.

  • They have also won three division championships, first in 2009 in the MAC East division and the two consecutive in 2015 and 2016 in AAC East

Conference championships

YearCoachConferenceRecordConference Record
1967George MakrisMiddle Atlantic Conference7–24–0
2016Matt RhuleAmerican Athletic Conference10–47–1

Division championships

YearDivisionCoachOpponentCG result
2009†MAC EastAl GoldenN/A lost tie-breaker to Ohio
2015†AAC EastMatt RhuleHoustonL 13–24
2016†NavyW 34–10

Temple Owls Football Roster

Temple Owls Football roster includes notable players both in offense and defense. Here is a list of players in offense and defense. offense:

PLAYERPOS
Forrest BrockQB
Tyler DouglasQB
Patrick KellerQB
Quincy PattersonQB
E.J. WarnerQB
Darvon HubbardRB
Qwentin RoseRB
Edward SaydeeRB
Joquez SmithRB
Kyle WilliamsRB
E.J. WilsonRB
John AdamsWR
Amad Anderson Jr.WR
Zae BainesWR
Zyheem Coleman-FrazierWR
Elias CollinsWR
Corey Cuascut-PalmerWR
Richard DandridgeWR
Preston EverhartWR
JoJo HuntleyWR
Xavier IrvinWR
Kian JohnsonWR
Nyzir JohnsonWR
Shekuna KamaraWR
Kyle MaddenWR
Cole SpragueWR
Ian StewartWR
Dante WrightWR
Reese ClarkTE
Peter ClarkeTE
James Della PescaTE
Kendell GordonTE
David Martin-RobinsonTE
Landon MorrisTE
Jordan SmithTE
Diego BarajasOL
Jermaine DonaldsonOL
Jon FagleyOL
James FaminuOL
Eric KingOL
Jackson PruittOL
Wisdom QuarshieOL
Richard RodriguezOL
Melvin SianiOL
Chris SmithOL
Kevin SmithwickOL
Victor StoffelOL
Kevin TerryOL
Bryce ThomanOL
Luke WatsonOL

Defense:

PLAYERPOS
Joseph Appiah DarkwaDL
Gensley AugusteDL
Zymir CobbsDL
Hugo GilDL
Conlan GreeneDL
Zamar GroveDL
Allan HayeDL
Davion HoodDL
Jerquavion MahoneDL
K.J. MilesDL
Demerick MorrisDL
Tra ThomasDL
Chevez TraskDL
Lancine TurayDL
Tyrese WhitakerDL
Diwun BlackLB
Brandon EnarusaiLB
London HallLB
Jacob HollinsLB
Reggie JonesLB
Layton JordanLB
Korre KerrinLB
Jordan MageeLB
Jordan MontgomeryLB
Yvandy RigbyLB
Antwone SantiagoLB
D.J. WoodburyLB
Corey YeomanLB
Aaron Anderson Jr.CB
Kaleb BarnettCB
Christian BellCB
Elijah ClarkCB
Daiyaan HawkinsCB
Dominick HillCB
Bryce LambethCB
Jalen McMurrayCB
Ben OsuekeCB
Calian ScottCB
Darrell SweetingCB
Elijah DeravilS
Tywan FrancisS
Sam MartinS
Muheem McCargoS
Alex OdomS
Zyil PowellS
Brenyen ScottS
Ihsim Smith-MarsetteS
Brandon TaylorS
Kamar WilcoxsonS
Shamar WilliamsS

Temple Owls Football Schedule

The Temple Owls Football team's regular season schedule is as follows:

DATEOPPONENT
Fri, Aug 30Oklahoma
Sat, Sep 7Navy
Sat, Sep 14Coastal Carolina
Sat, Sep 21Utah State
Thu, Sep 26Army
Sat, Oct 5UConn
Sat, Oct 19Tulsa
Sat, Oct 26East Carolina
Sat, Nov 9Tulane
Sat, Nov 16Florida Atlantic
Sat, Nov 23UTSA
Sat, Nov 30North Texas

FAQ's On Temple Owls Football

A. The Temple Owls football team was founded in 1894.

A. The Temple Owls football team competes in the American Athletic Conference (The American).

A. The Temple Owls play their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

A. The current head coach of the Temple Owls football team is Stan Drayton.

A. The all-time record of the Temple Owls football team is 488–623–52 .