Temple Owls Football

Temple Owls football team represents Temple University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. They are affiliated with the American Athletic Conference (The American). Their home ground is Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Despite challenges, including expulsion from the Big East Conference, Temple has demonstrated resilience, earning conference and division titles. Temple is the last original Big East football member in The American.

Temple Owls Football Introduction

Temple Owls Football has a rich history that dates back to 1894. Throughout its history, Temple's football program has been affiliated with various conferences and periods of independence. The team operated independently from 1894 to 1957 before joining the Middle Atlantic Conference from 1958 to 1969. Subsequent years saw fluctuations between independence and conference membership, including stints in the Big East Conference and the Mid-American Conference.

Currently, the Temple Owls Football team competes in the American Athletic Conference, continuing its legacy of competitive collegiate football within the broader landscape of university athletics.

Temple Owls Football History

Temple University's football journey traces back to 1894, a decade after the institution's founding. Initially, the team played against smaller schools under the guidance of Charles M. Williams, their physical education instructor and basketball coach. Their modern era dawned in 1925 with the appointment of Henry J. "Heinie" Miller as head coach, marking a period of regional prominence. Temple won important games against strong teams like Penn State, which helped establish themselves as a notable football contender.

The hiring of legendary coach Glenn "Pop" Warner in 1934 further elevated Temple's status. Warner, renowned for his successful stints at Pittsburgh and Stanford, led the Owls to notable achievements, including an invitation to the inaugural Sugar Bowl in 1935. After different coaches came and went, Temple faced both good times and tough times. For instance, they had a long stretch of losing 21 games in a row in the late 1950s. However, things started looking up when George Makris became a coach in 1960. Under his leadership, Temple got back on track and even won a conference championship in 1967, showing how determined they were to succeed in football.

Temple Owls Football Coach

Stanley Drayton, born on March 11, 1971, is an American football coach. He presently holds the position of head coach at Temple University, where he leads the Owls football program. Drayton's tenure as head coach commenced on December 15, 2021, following an agreement between him and Temple University. Notably, he marked his debut victory as the head coach of the Owls on September 10, 2022, securing a victory against the Lafayette Leopards.

Here is a full list of head coaches and the duration they served as head coaches:

Temple Owls Football Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field

Lincoln Financial Field is a football stadium located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the home field for the Temple Owls football team. The stadium is in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue, between 11th and South Darien streets, near Interstate 95. It is part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and can seat up to 67,594 people.

It Opened on August 3, 2003. Lincoln Financial Field emerged after a two-year construction phase initiated on May 7, 2001. It took the mantle from Veterans Stadium, the shared home field for the Eagles and the Philadelphia Phillies, until its closure in 2003. While maintaining a comparable seating capacity to its predecessor, Lincoln Financial Field boasts twice the luxury and wheelchair-accessible seats, along with modern amenities. The stadium's construction included cutting-edge LED video displays and over 624 feet (190 m) of LED ribbon boards, enhancing the fan experience.

Temple Owls Football Rivals

Villanova

The rivalry between Temple and Villanova dates back to 1928. Their rivalry is known as the Mayor's Cup. In the 2018 season, the series tied at 16–16–1, showcasing the competitive nature of their matchups.

Rutgers

Temple and Rutgers have faced off 38 times on the football field. Currently, Rutgers holds the lead with a record of 23 wins to Temple's 16, highlighting the history and intensity of their rivalry.

Temple Owls Football Record and stats

• Temple Owls have won two conference championships, one in the Middle Atlantic Conference in 1967 and the other in 2016 in the American Athletic Conference.

• They have also won three division championships, first in 2009 in the MAC East division and the two consecutive in 2015 and 2016 in AAC East

Conference championships

Division championships

Temple Owls Football Roster

Temple Owls Football roster includes notable players both in offense and defense. Here is a list of players in offense and defense.

offense:

Defense:

Temple Owls Football Schedule

The Temple Owls Football team's regular season schedule is as follows: