Official Site of the AAC · Nov 8, 2019
Defense Shines As Temple Tops USF, 17-7
TAMPA, Fla. -- Sam Franklin scooped up a fumble and returned it 39 yards for Temple's second touchdown and the Owls went on to a 17-7 victory over USF on Thursday night.
Christian Braswell punched the ball out of the grasp of receiver Terrence Horne and Franklin grabbed it and raced down the left sideline for a 14-0 lead in the third quarter.
Jager Gardner rushed for a career-high 133 yards on 25 carries, including a 57-yarder, while Jadan Blue caught 11 passes for 121 yards for the Owls.
Quincy Roche led the defense with 3 1/2 of the Owls' nine sacks.