Like a boxer uses body punches to wear down an opponent, the Owls’ offense wears down opposing defenses with its rushing attack.
Through four games, Temple (4-0, 1-0 American Athletic Conference) has run the ball 161 times for 732 yards, and thrown the ball 113 times. The Owls have accumulated seven touchdowns on the ground compared to five through the air.
“It’s just the way we are playing,”coach Matt Rhule said. “We are running the football and being physical. You aren’t going to always come out and out physical people right away. It’s a cumulative effect .