The Owls now will need to win five of their final eight games to become bowl eligible, but Keeler saw signs of growth, despite the loss to the Black Knights.
Army scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to take the four-point lead, and the Owls' last gasp stalled for the program's third straight loss.
The women’s team faces three opponents that made an appearance in last season’s NCAA Tournament. The men’s will host two games at the Palestra as part of the arena’s 100th…
K.C. Keeler kept the offense on the field for a two-point conversion that would decide the game. But Ajani Sheppard’s pass sailed over the hands of Peter Clarke.
Through two games, Temple's defense has improved in points allowed, rushing yards allowed, and total defense from last season. It all comes down to how Smith leads the unit.
Keeler has not yet announced a full-time starter at quarterback, but expects Smolik to get the start again over Ajani Sheppard for a road matchup with Toledo on Saturday.
Just one day before the Eagles' season opener, Lincoln Financial Field was transformed into Beaver Stadium East when Temple clashed with No. 16 Penn State.
That Owls' team, which won the American Conference that year, was recognized at halftime of Saturday's game against No. 18 Penn State.
For three seasons, the Owls' linebacker was on the outside looking in at being a full-fledged member of the program. This season, persistence paid off in a big way.
The Owls and Nittany Lions last played in 2016 and meet for the 46th time in the series on Saturday. Both teams are coming off season-opening wins last week.