Box Score PHILADELPHIA – Temple, undermanned and starting its fifth-string quarterback, fell to ECU, 28-3, Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.
Entering the game with a severely depleted roster, the Owls lost five defensive players, including four on its two-deep, due to Covid protocol issues just prior to the start of the game. This also delayed the start of the contest by 50 minutes.
Despite a roster missing so many key players, the Owls fought valiantly, with two back-breaking plays in the second quarter – a 95-yard kickoff return and a 45-yard touchdown pass in the final minute – giving ECU separation, 21-3, heading into the half.