Memphis led 17-0. Everything was pointing in the direction toward a victory for the heavily favored Tigers, especially after forcing Temple to turn it over on downs twice in the first 18 minutes of action. Yet, the Owls continued their aggressiveness on 4th down, converting twice in critical situations on their ensuing possession. One of those conversions was at the goal line where Jadan Blue made a spectacular one-handed grab to put Temple on the scoreboard.
That touchdown was the turning point. Memphis squandered its 17-point advantage by halftime and Temple surged in the second half to secure a 34-31 victory.