EAST HARTFORD — Behind a two-dimensional offensive game plan and a staunch defensive front unwilling to break, Temple took to the road to shutout regional rival and East Division foe UConn 21-0 Friday evening at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.
The Owls utilized a balanced offense, compiling 218 yards on the ground along with 215 yards through the air, to work the clock and generate three early scores. The defense, however, clamped down on a sputtering Husky offense, forcing numerous three-and-outs and holding the unit to just 158 total yards.
The shutout marked the first for the program over an FBS opponent since October 15, 2011, when the Owls held Buffalo scoreless in a 34-0 victory.