Because most of the roster experienced Matt Rhule leaving Temple for Baylor University in 2016, Temple’s players are handling Collins’ departure more maturely than they did Rhule’s, interim coach Ed Foley said.
Leading rusher Ryquell Armstead didn’t play due to an ankle injury, but Temple turned to three running backs who combined for 112 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s 24-17 road win against Navy.
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.
Redshirt-freshman wideout Jadan Blue scored three touchdowns to help the Cherry team beat the White squad, 28-24, in Temple’s spring game at the Temple Sports Complex.