PHILADELPHIA -- The Wuerffel Trophy announced its watch list today of a record 88 players from college football's Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Temple's fifth year graduate student, center Brendan McGowan has been recognized on that list.
McGowan (6-3, 298) is a three-year letter winner for the Owls. He started four games at center in 2015, backing up Kyle Friend, who recently signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets. McGowan played in five total contests last season, including seeing time against #9 Notre Dame. The three-time conference All-Academic selection has played 23 career games for the Owls, also making 11 starts at right guard.