ANNAPOLIS — Facing off in the program's first ever back-to-back postseason appearance, No. 24 Temple came up short 34-26 against ACC opponent Wake Forest in the Military Bowl Tuesday afternoon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Field.
Following the loss, the Owls fall to 10-4 (7-1 American) on the season, failing to reach the record 11th win Temple has been chasing these past two seasons. Despite falling behind 31-7 in the first half, Temple came surging back in the second, scoring two touchdowns and three field goals before coming up short on the final drive.
Right out of the gate, Temple showed its resolve on both sides of the ball, initially forcing an interception on the third play from scrimmage to set up the offense in ideal field position.