Temple University Athletics
Saturday, September 24
Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia
12:00 p.m.
Temple University
vs
Charlotte (Homecoming)
Football Hosts Charlotte in Homecoming Game
9.20.16 | Football
PHILADELPHIA -- Temple will host its annual homecoming game against the Charlotte 49ers. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th, at 12:00 p.m. and will air on the American Sports Network (Comcast Network in Philadelphia) and 97.5 The Fanatic, Temple football's flagship radio station. In its last 10 years, Temple has sustained a 9-1 homecoming record and current head coach Matt Rhule has a perfect 3-0 record during homecoming games.  Both teams are coming off of tough losses the week before as Temple fell in a close game to in-state rival Penn State 34-27, while Charlotte lost to Eastern Michigan 37-19.  The game against Penn State last week saw the return of Owls'  all-conference running back Jahad Thomas, who scored two touchdowns in his debut after being sidelined with a hand injury the first two games. Quarterback Phillip Walker also flourished as he threw for 286 yards and ran in a score. They will lead a Temple offense that now averages 292.0 yards per game against a Charlotte defense  that has allowed  479.9 yards per-game. The Owls' defense currently ranks 23rd in the nation and fourth in the conference in total defense through its first three games. The Owls' passing defense has allowed 128.7 yards per game, which is sixth in the nation and first in the conference. Temple's defense is highlighted by safety Sean Chandler and linebacker Avery Williams who are tied for the team lead in tackles. Stellar play has also come from safety Delvon Randall, who is tied for seventh in the nation with  two picks, and defensive lineman Haason Reddick who leads the defense in TFL (3.5). They will go up against a Charlotte offense that averages 353.3 yards per game. Charlotte is led by head coach Brad Lambert who is now in his sixth season with the team.Â
LAST WEEK
Temple suffered a tough loss last week at the hands of Penn State 34-27. The Owls, who battled from behind throughout the entire match up, closed the score to within a single possession on their final drive, but an inopportune turnover snuffed out the possibility for the comeback. Jahad Thomas scored two touchdowns in his season debut after missing the first two games. Quarterback Phillip Walker also had a solid outing as he threw for 286 yards and ran in for a score. Defensive performances were highlighted by Sean Chandler, who led the team with eight tackles, Haason Reddick, who had a career high 3.0 TFL, and Delvon Randall, who recorded two takeaways that led to touchdowns.
LAST TIME
Last year's game between Temple and Charlotte was the first time these two programs had met. The Owls came out victorious, 37-3, as the win helped them move to 3-0 on the season. Current Owls who had stellar performances in that game included Jahad Thomas who rushed for two touchdowns and 109 yards, Phillip Walker who threw for two touchdowns, and Nate L. Smith who had a blocked punt returned for a score and an interception return for 74 yards.
UP NEXT
The Owls open up conference play against SMU (10/1) before hitting the road to play Memphis (10/6).
Game Notes | Coach Rhule Press Conference | Player Interviews
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LAST WEEK
Temple suffered a tough loss last week at the hands of Penn State 34-27. The Owls, who battled from behind throughout the entire match up, closed the score to within a single possession on their final drive, but an inopportune turnover snuffed out the possibility for the comeback. Jahad Thomas scored two touchdowns in his season debut after missing the first two games. Quarterback Phillip Walker also had a solid outing as he threw for 286 yards and ran in for a score. Defensive performances were highlighted by Sean Chandler, who led the team with eight tackles, Haason Reddick, who had a career high 3.0 TFL, and Delvon Randall, who recorded two takeaways that led to touchdowns.
LAST TIME
Last year's game between Temple and Charlotte was the first time these two programs had met. The Owls came out victorious, 37-3, as the win helped them move to 3-0 on the season. Current Owls who had stellar performances in that game included Jahad Thomas who rushed for two touchdowns and 109 yards, Phillip Walker who threw for two touchdowns, and Nate L. Smith who had a blocked punt returned for a score and an interception return for 74 yards.
UP NEXT
The Owls open up conference play against SMU (10/1) before hitting the road to play Memphis (10/6).
Game Notes | Coach Rhule Press Conference | Player Interviews
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