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Redshirt-junior Praise Martin-Oguike forces a fumble against senior running back Breon Allen in the Owls’ 20-10 victory. Donald Otto | TTN

Owls beat No. 21 East Carolina

04 November 2014 EJ Smith

The Owls dropped No. 21 East Carolina, the team’s first win against a Top 25 team since 1998 against No. 14 Virginia Tech.

Defense impresses in upset win

04 November 2014 Andrew Parent

The Owls dropped No. 21 East Carolina, the team’s first win against a Top 25 team since 1998 against No. 14 Virginia Tech.

Owls brush off weather, East Carolina in upset

01 November 2014 Andrew Parent

Temple benefited from five East Carolina turnovers in a 20-10 upset of the No. 21 Pirates Saturday.

Practice Notebook: Owls await No. 21 East Carolina

28 October 2014 Greg Frank

After back-to-back losses on the road, Temple will host No. 21 East Carolina Saturday.

Walker pulled in loss to Central Florida

25 October 2014 Andrew Parent

Coach Matt Rhule, citing a “tweaked” ankle, opted to sit his sophomore quarterback for three second-half possessions in the Owls’ 34-14 loss to the Knights.

Sophomore quarterback P.J. Walker has thrown seven interceptions in 2014, one less than his total from last year. Andrew Thayer |TTN

Turnovers plague Walker, Owls in loss to conference foe

21 October 2014 EJ Smith

Walker threw three interceptions and fumbled in the loss.

Owls thwarted by Houston defense

18 October 2014 EJ Smith

P.J. Walker throws three interceptions in a 31-10 loss.

Jalen Fizpatrick (left) and John Christopher (right) participate in practice Tuesday. | Nick Tricome TTN

Football Notebook: Rhule, Owls face quick turnaround

15 October 2014 Nick Tricome

After defeating Tulsa, the football team is shifting its focus on a Friday night clash with Houston.

Owls rally late, hold on in win

11 October 2014 Nick Tricome

A 14-point fourth quarter clinched Temple’s 35-24 comeback win against Tulsa Saturday.

ANDREW THAYER TTN Nate D. Smith jumps in celebration during Temple’s 36-10 win over Connecticut. Smith has 22 overall tackles, 13 of them solo tackles. Andrew Thayer | TTN

‘Itching’ for a fight

07 October 2014 EJ Smith

The Owls come off their bye week focused on Tulsa.