Football - The Temple News

Owls win fifth straight

10 October 2015 Mark McCormick

The Owls defeated Tulane 49-10 Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field to remain unbeaten in 2015.

Coach Matt Rhule (right) and offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield walk on Chodoff Field during a recent practice. | Daniel Rainville TTN

Rhule, offense depending on physical style

06 October 2015 Michael Guise

The undefeated Owls relied on a physical running game and defense in a win against Charlotte Friday.

Senior center Kyle Friend runs off the field during an Owls’ practice Sept. 29 at Chodoff Field. The Owls have allowed six sacks in the team’s first four games. | JD Mousley TTN

Preserving the Pocket

06 October 2015 Owen McCue

The Owls’ offensive linemen did not allow a sack for the first time this season in the team’s 37-3 win against Charlotte Friday night.

2 football players to face trial

06 October 2015 Julie Christie

After aggravated assault charges were initially dropped against Dion Dawkins and Haason Reddick, both are now headed to a trial.

Hayes expands role as safety in senior season

29 September 2015 Owen McCue

At the start of his college career, Will Hayes went unnoticed. But now, that’s changing.

Redshirt-sophomore Leon Johnson celebrates the Owls 25-23 victory against UMasss at Gillette Stadium Saturday. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

A wild win

22 September 2015 Michael Guise

The Owls remain undefeated after Austin Jones’ last second 32-yard field goal against Massachusetts.

Junior quarterback P.J. Walker evades a UMass defender during the Owls 25-23 win Saturday at Gillette Stadium. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

Walker, Owls ‘growing up’ in their 3-0 start

22 September 2015 Owen McCue

Junior quarterback P.J. Walker orchestrated a game-winning 50-yard drive that led to the game-winning field goal in the Owls’ 25-23 win Saturday.

Late-game field goal lifts Owls past UMass

19 September 2015 Michael Guise

Austin Jones’ game winning 32-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining helped the Owls defeat the University of Massachusetts 25-23 Saturday at Gillette Stadium.

Jahad Thomas carries the ball during Temple’s 27-10 victory against Penn State Sept. 5. Thomas ranks third in the Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing yards. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

Thomas, Owls run to victory in conference opener

15 September 2015 Michael Guise

The Owls are 2-0 for the first time since 2011, the last time the team went to a bowl game.

Nate D. Smith and Tyler Matakevich celebrate during the Owls 27-10 victory against Penn State Sept. 5. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

‘He’s just a natural’

15 September 2015 Owen McCue

Switching from linebacker to defensive line, Nate D. Smith is making an impact on Temple’s defense.