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
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 News: Rutgers K Jai Patel Named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week

  Rutgers’ sophomore kicker Jai Patel has been named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced.  Patel becomes the first Scarlet Knight player to win the award since P Adam Korsak was bestowed the honor in November ‘21. Patel went 3-for-3 on field goals, including a long of 51-yards, in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Sep 2023
Rutgers Postgame Report: Scarlet Knights Defeat Viginia Tech for first time in 31-years

  The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) once again leaned on a strong running attack to wear down the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-2, 0-0 ACC) in a 35-16 win in front of 52,657 fans in Piscataway. The win, 31-years in the making, moves Rutgers to 3-0 on the season with a date against […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Sep 2023
Rutgers vs. Michigan Postgame Report: No. 2 Wolverines too much for the Scarlet Knights

The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) proved to be too much for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) on Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor with a textbook 31-7 win over their conference foe.  Rutgers will look to rebound (and should) next weekend when they welcome FCS foe Wagner to SHI […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Sep 2023