The Pirates were ranked 23rd in the polls, having lost just once (on the road against South Carolina), and were expected to take care of business against a 4-3 Temple squad. Instead, five fumbles cost the Pirates the victory and their rank in a game that linebacker Zeek Bigger says he remembers all too well.
“I won’t ever forget it,” said Bigger. “But, it’s the next game. There’s nothing about last year. Last year’s over. This year, we have a new team and they have a new team. We’re going to strap on our pads in Dowdy-Ficklen and see what’s what.