Temple Football Dominates UMass 42-10 for KC Keeler’s First Win; Evan Simon Throws 6 TDs

Temple Owls head coach K.C. Keeler got off to a flying start in his debut, guiding his team to a convincing 42–10 road win over Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon, snapping Temple’s 20-game road losing streak and recording their first road victory since September 2021 (Akron). Temple’s offense was dominant, outgaining UMass 467–302 in total yards. […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  30 Aug 2025
Temple’s Evan Simon Named American Conference Offensive Player of the Week After Six-TD Explosion vs UMass

Temple Owls’ quarterback Evan Simon has been named the American Conference Offensive Player of the Week following a historic performance against UMass on August 30, 2025. The redshirt senior completed 19 of 25 passes for 248 yards, tying a school record with six touchdown passes—the most by any FBS player in Week 1—and helped orchestrate […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Sep 2025
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
Georgia Tech pulls away from Temple in second half, wins 45-24

ATLANTA – The Temple Owls battled back from an early deficit but ultimately fell to No. 18 Georgia Tech, 45-24, on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium in their final non-conference game of the 2025 season. Georgia Tech (4-0) surged to a 21-0 lead in the opening quarter, capitalizing on explosive plays. Quarterback Haynes King ran […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  21 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
Villanova Basketball Transfer Portal: Did Josh Hart Hint at Rodney Rice Signing?

New Villanova men’s basketball head coach Kevin Willard has been active in the NCAA transfer portal as he attempts to remake a Wildcats squad that finished 21-15 (11-9 Big East) and was ousted from the Big East tournament in the quarterfinals by UConn.  Willard recently raided fellow Big 5 program Temple, signing away Owls’ forward […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Apr 2025