The Owls’ defense forced four punts, one turnover on downs and a game-clinching overtime interception over No. 20 ranked Cincinnati’s last seven drives to seal a 24-17 victory.
Temple University heads to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts on Saturday, looking to upset another Power-Five opponent in their second road game of the season.
Senior cornerback Rock Ya-Sin nearly had three interceptions during Temple’s 36-29 loss to the University at Buffalo on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Former safety Sean Chandler, who intercepted 10 passes during his career from 2014-17, has left a starting position to fill next to all-conference returner Delvon Randall.
Redshirt-sophomore Branden Mack’s performance during training camp is putting him in position to fill a void left by Adonis Jennings and Keith Kirkwood.
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.