Temple Football Announces Early Gate Openings for Oklahoma Game at Lincoln Financial Field

As anticipation builds for Temple’s noon kickoff this Saturday against No. 13 Oklahoma at Lincoln Financial Field, the university is urging fans to arrive early. Gates—including the Xfinity Gate (11th Street & Pattison Avenue) and the stadium’s regular entry points—will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, at 10:30 a.m. With an early start time coupled […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  11 Sep 2025
Temple Roster Turnover Highlights College Football’s Growing Midseason “Opt-Out” Trend

Temple University is entering its American Athletic Conference opener against UTSA after a bye week, but the Owls are facing significant roster turnover that reflects a growing trend in college football: players leaving programs midseason. Veteran wide receiver Xavier Irvin confirmed his departure this week, following senior running back Terrez Worthy, who announced his exit […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Oct 2025
Temple vs. UTSA Preview: Owls Kick Off American Conference Play at Lincoln Financial Field

Temple football returns from its bye week with a fresh slate and a chance to open American Conference play on a high note when the Owls host UTSA at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday (1 p.m., ESPN+). Both teams sit at 2-2 and are looking to establish themselves in their first league matchup of 2025. […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  01 Oct 2025
Temple Hosts Undefeated Navy on Homecoming Amid Navy 250 Celebration in Philadelphia

The Temple Owls will play host to the Navy Midshipmen this Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in what is traditionally Temple’s homecoming weekend — but this year, the usual home-field energy may get a twist. The Owls enter the contest after a gritty 27–21 win over UTSA, rallying from an early deficit to preserve their […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  09 Oct 2025
AP Top 25 Poll: Penn State Holds Steady at No. 7

  The latest AP Top 25 poll is out and there were a few shakeups heading into Week 4.  The Texas Longhorns jumped Florida State and into the Top 3 while the Orgeon Ducks moved into the Top 10.  The Alabama Crimson Tide dropped to No. 13 after struggling to beat USF on Saturday in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Sep 2023
Rutgers Football Schedule: Breaking Down the Most Important Games in 2023

  The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are entering year number four of the Greg Schiano 2.0 era and calling it the most important season in recent memory is likely an understatement.  Since returning to Rutgers in November 2019, the Schiano-led Scarlet Knights are 12-22 overall and a disappointing 6-20 in the Big Ten.  Despite the record, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Aug 2023
Rutgers Postgame Report: Rutgers Dominates Northwestern in Season Opening Victory.

  Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt passed for a score and ran for a score as the Scarlet Knights defeated Big Ten West opponent Northwestern, 24-7, in front of 53,026 sun-soaked fans in Piscataway, NJ. The win moves Rutgers record to 1-0, and perhaps more importantly 1-0 in Big Ten conference play.  Here’s how it went […]

Mike Lipinski  •  03 Sep 2023
Rutgers Postgame Report: Scarlet Knights Blowout Temple in Piscataway

  The Rutgers Scarlet Knights used a relentless rushing attack and a smothering defense to improve to 2-0 on the 2023 season with what turned out to be a dominant 36-7 win over the Temple Owls.  Running back Kyle Monangai led the Rutgers rushing attack, the Don Bosco Prep product carried the ball 28 times […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Sep 2023
Rutgers Football Schedule: Rutgers vs. Michigan Start Time and TV Clearance Announced

  In Rutgers football schedule news, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights first road trip of the year –a September 23 matchup against the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines— will kick off at noon and be broadcasted on the Big Ten Network, the school announced via a release. The game from the Big House will mark the third […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Sep 2023