Temple’s defense allowed the most points it has all season and the special teams unit had an unsuccessful fake punt during the Owls’ 56-27 loss to Duke in the Independence Bowl in Louisiana.
The Owls held the University of Maryland to 8 first-half rushing yards, and redshirt-sophomore quarterback Anthony Russo made his first career start in Saturday’s 35-14 road win.
Senior Ryquell Armstead and redshirt junior Jager Gardner didn’t play on Saturday at Penn’s Franklin Field to ensure they’ll be ready for the Owls’ season opener on Sept. 1.
The Owls will play in their third straight bowl game against Florida International University in the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Dec. 21.