With the postseason on the line and matched up against the conference's top rushing attack, Temple managed to orchestrate a 43-22 dismantling of Tulsa on the road just two days following Thanksgiving. The statement win vaulted the program to an even 6-6 mark, securing the Owls a school record third consecutive bowl appearance.
Just over a week later, Temple was selected to attend the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl, facing off against Conference USA representative FIU. The game has been set to kickoff Thursday, December 21, at 8:00 p.m. ET and air nationally on ESPN.
The Owls' trip down to St.