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Temple Announces Football Scheduling Agreement with Notre Dame
2.17.11 | Football
Owls & Fighting Irish to Play Three-Game Series
Press conference video
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced a new three-game football scheduling agreement with perennial powerhouse University of Notre Dame during a media conference on Thursday.
The Owls will host the Fighting Irish in Philadelphia in 2014 (Oct. 11), marking Notre Dame's first appearance at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple will visit South Bend, Ind., during the 2015 (Sept. 26) season. The third game (date has yet to be determined) will be played at Notre Dame.
“Temple is pleased to announce our new agreement with Notre Dame, one of the truly great programs in the history of college football,” said Temple Athletic Director Bill Bradshaw. “This is an exciting opportunity for Temple University, our football program, and the best sport fans anywhere-- here in Philadelphia. We are committed to playing the best programs in the country, and Notre Dame fits perfectly into our vision of bringing the best to the City of Philadelphia for our alumni and our fans.”
“We are excited to have the opportunity to play Notre Dame,” said head coach Steve Addazio, who coached at Notre Dame (1999-2001) for three seasons. “This series is good for our players, our fans, and Philadelphia. Notre Dame's football tradition and national recognition are second to none. Playing strong non-conference opponents is a part of our blueprint, and Temple fans will not be disappointed.”
Despite their extensive football histories, the schools have never met on the gridiron. Notre Dame, however, has played in the City of Philadelphia 16 times since 1928, posting a 14-1-1 record before nearly a million fans. The Fighting Irish have visited Penn five times at Franklin Field, going 4-1 against the Quakers from 1930 to 1955. Notre Dame has also played at Municipal/JFK Stadium eight times and at Veterans Stadium twice.
“It's been nearly 20 years since a Notre Dame football team has played in Philadelphia, so we're excited about the opportunity to do so, in the process playing a Temple program for the first time in our history,” Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick said.
“Temple's football team is clearly a program on the rise, and it will pose great tests for us each year we play,” Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said. “We're looking forward to bringing the Fighting Irish back to Philadelphia and providing our strong East Coast fan base another opportunity to see its team in person.”
Temple football, a member of the Mid-American Conference since 2007, continues to play strong non-conference opponents. Last fall Temple announced a three-game series extension with Penn State through 2016, and a new four-game series with regional foe Rutgers through 2018.
Temple 2011 Football season tickets are on sale now for as low as $15 per game. Catch the Owls in action versus Villanova, Army, and Penn State at Lincoln Financial Field. Call the Temple Ticket Sales Office at 215-204-8499 or visit www.OwlsTix.com.
Notre Dame Football History in Philadelphia
Date Opponent Score Stadium (attendance)
Nov. 3, 1928 vs. Penn State W, 9-0 Franklin Field (30,000)
Nov. 8, 1930 at Pennsylvania W, 60-20 Franklin Field (75, 657)
Sept. 27, 1952 at Pennsylvania T, 7-7 Franklin Field (74,518)
Nov. 7, 1953 at Pennsylvania W, 28-20 Franklin Field (74,711)
Nov. 6, 1954 at Pennsylvania W, 42-7 Franklin Field (61,189)
Nov. 5, 1955 at Pennsylvania W, 46-14 Franklin Field (45,226)
Oct. 12, 1957 vs. Army W, 23-21 Municipal Stadium (95,000)
Oct. 29, 1960 vs. Navy L, 7-14 Municipal Stadium (63,000)
Nov. 3, 1962 vs. Navy W, 20-12 Municipal Stadium (35,000)
Oct. 31, 1964 vs. Navy W, 40-0 JFK Stadium (66,752)
Oct. 29, 1966 vs. Navy W, 31-7 JFK Stadium (70,101)
Nov. 2, 1968 vs. Navy W, 45-14 JFK Stadium (63,738)
Oct. 31, 1970 vs. Navy W, 56-7 JFK Stadium (45,226)
Nov. 4, 1972 vs. Navy W, 42-23 JFK Stadium (43,089)
Nov. 2, 1974 vs. Navy W, 14-6 Veterans Stadium (48,634)
Oct. 30, 1993 vs. Navy W, 58-27 Veterans Stadium (61,813)
Totals 16 games 14-1-1 953,654 fans (59,603 average)
TEMPLE FOOTBALL NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULES
TBA at Notre Dame
2011
Sept. 1 Villanova
Sept. 17 Penn State
Sept. 24 at Maryland
Nov. 19 Army
2012
Sept. 1 Villanova
Sept. 8 Maryland
Sept. 22 at Penn State
Nov. 17 at Army
2013
Sept.7 at Maryland
Sept. 28 at Connecticut
Oct. 19 Army
2014
Aug. 30 at Penn State
Sept. 6 Navy
Sept. 20 Maryland
Oct. 11 Notre Dame
2015
Sept. 12 at Rutgers
Sept. 19 Penn State
Sept. 26 at Notre Dame
Oct. 31 at Navy
2016
Sept. 3 Army
Sept. 17 at Penn State
Sept. 24 Rutgers
Oct. 29 Navy
2017
Sept. 16 at Rutgers
Oct. 21 at Army
TBA Navy
2018
Sept. 18 Rutgers
2019
Sept. 28 Army
subject to change
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced a new three-game football scheduling agreement with perennial powerhouse University of Notre Dame during a media conference on Thursday.
The Owls will host the Fighting Irish in Philadelphia in 2014 (Oct. 11), marking Notre Dame's first appearance at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple will visit South Bend, Ind., during the 2015 (Sept. 26) season. The third game (date has yet to be determined) will be played at Notre Dame.
“Temple is pleased to announce our new agreement with Notre Dame, one of the truly great programs in the history of college football,” said Temple Athletic Director Bill Bradshaw. “This is an exciting opportunity for Temple University, our football program, and the best sport fans anywhere-- here in Philadelphia. We are committed to playing the best programs in the country, and Notre Dame fits perfectly into our vision of bringing the best to the City of Philadelphia for our alumni and our fans.”
“We are excited to have the opportunity to play Notre Dame,” said head coach Steve Addazio, who coached at Notre Dame (1999-2001) for three seasons. “This series is good for our players, our fans, and Philadelphia. Notre Dame's football tradition and national recognition are second to none. Playing strong non-conference opponents is a part of our blueprint, and Temple fans will not be disappointed.”
Despite their extensive football histories, the schools have never met on the gridiron. Notre Dame, however, has played in the City of Philadelphia 16 times since 1928, posting a 14-1-1 record before nearly a million fans. The Fighting Irish have visited Penn five times at Franklin Field, going 4-1 against the Quakers from 1930 to 1955. Notre Dame has also played at Municipal/JFK Stadium eight times and at Veterans Stadium twice.
“It's been nearly 20 years since a Notre Dame football team has played in Philadelphia, so we're excited about the opportunity to do so, in the process playing a Temple program for the first time in our history,” Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick said.
“Temple's football team is clearly a program on the rise, and it will pose great tests for us each year we play,” Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said. “We're looking forward to bringing the Fighting Irish back to Philadelphia and providing our strong East Coast fan base another opportunity to see its team in person.”
Temple football, a member of the Mid-American Conference since 2007, continues to play strong non-conference opponents. Last fall Temple announced a three-game series extension with Penn State through 2016, and a new four-game series with regional foe Rutgers through 2018.
Temple 2011 Football season tickets are on sale now for as low as $15 per game. Catch the Owls in action versus Villanova, Army, and Penn State at Lincoln Financial Field. Call the Temple Ticket Sales Office at 215-204-8499 or visit www.OwlsTix.com.
Notre Dame Football History in Philadelphia
Date Opponent Score Stadium (attendance)
Nov. 3, 1928 vs. Penn State W, 9-0 Franklin Field (30,000)
Nov. 8, 1930 at Pennsylvania W, 60-20 Franklin Field (75, 657)
Sept. 27, 1952 at Pennsylvania T, 7-7 Franklin Field (74,518)
Nov. 7, 1953 at Pennsylvania W, 28-20 Franklin Field (74,711)
Nov. 6, 1954 at Pennsylvania W, 42-7 Franklin Field (61,189)
Nov. 5, 1955 at Pennsylvania W, 46-14 Franklin Field (45,226)
Oct. 12, 1957 vs. Army W, 23-21 Municipal Stadium (95,000)
Oct. 29, 1960 vs. Navy L, 7-14 Municipal Stadium (63,000)
Nov. 3, 1962 vs. Navy W, 20-12 Municipal Stadium (35,000)
Oct. 31, 1964 vs. Navy W, 40-0 JFK Stadium (66,752)
Oct. 29, 1966 vs. Navy W, 31-7 JFK Stadium (70,101)
Nov. 2, 1968 vs. Navy W, 45-14 JFK Stadium (63,738)
Oct. 31, 1970 vs. Navy W, 56-7 JFK Stadium (45,226)
Nov. 4, 1972 vs. Navy W, 42-23 JFK Stadium (43,089)
Nov. 2, 1974 vs. Navy W, 14-6 Veterans Stadium (48,634)
Oct. 30, 1993 vs. Navy W, 58-27 Veterans Stadium (61,813)
Totals 16 games 14-1-1 953,654 fans (59,603 average)
TEMPLE FOOTBALL NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULES
TBA at Notre Dame
2011
Sept. 1 Villanova
Sept. 17 Penn State
Sept. 24 at Maryland
Nov. 19 Army
2012
Sept. 1 Villanova
Sept. 8 Maryland
Sept. 22 at Penn State
Nov. 17 at Army
2013
Sept.7 at Maryland
Sept. 28 at Connecticut
Oct. 19 Army
2014
Aug. 30 at Penn State
Sept. 6 Navy
Sept. 20 Maryland
Oct. 11 Notre Dame
2015
Sept. 12 at Rutgers
Sept. 19 Penn State
Sept. 26 at Notre Dame
Oct. 31 at Navy
2016
Sept. 3 Army
Sept. 17 at Penn State
Sept. 24 Rutgers
Oct. 29 Navy
2017
Sept. 16 at Rutgers
Oct. 21 at Army
TBA Navy
2018
Sept. 18 Rutgers
2019
Sept. 28 Army
subject to change
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