Jahad Thomas, who played his final season for Temple in 2016 and ranks sixth in program history in rushing yards, will be on the New York Jets’ active roster on Sunday against the New England Patriots.
The Owls’ late comeback attempt fell short during their 76-73 loss to Houston on Saturday at Texas Southern University’s Health and Physical Education Arena in Houston.
Graduate guard Mykia Jones scored a season-high 11 points, but leading scorer Tanaya Atkinson dealt with foul trouble in the Owls’ 76-46 road loss to Central Florida.
Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial ended in a mistrial this summer. Five students died suddenly this semester, and the Temple community experienced several race-related incidents on Main Campus.
Students reacted to the inauguration of President Donald Trump, expressed interest in recovery dorms and raised money for a student who lost her home in a fire.
The football program had its first first-round NFL Draft pick since 2011, the women’s basketball team made the NCAA Tournament and the men’s soccer program played its final season under David MacWilliams.