football – Temple Update

Eagles Advance to Super Bowl After 38-7 Victory Over Vikings

January 22, 2018 Brian Steinmetz

The Philadelphia Eagles are going to the Super Bowl. Yes, you read that correctly, no, you are not dreaming. After a 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings last night at Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles advance to Super Bowl 52. View More »

Temple Takes Next Step Toward Multipurpose Facility

January 21, 2018 Sarah Grace Tunnell

On January 18th, President Richard M. Englert announced that Temple University will be taking the next steps in building a multipurpose facility on campus. In an email sent to the Temple community, Englert said, “I’m pleased to report that Temple is taking the next step in evaluating the potential for a multipurpose facility, including retail space and a stadium, on our Main Campus.” Talk about a stadium being built on campus has lasted almost two years, and it has caused great controversy with the people who live locally. View More »

Tailgate Talk | Temple Homecoming 2017

October 12, 2017 Carli Showmaker

The K-Lot at the Lincoln Financial Field is synonymous with Temple Football. This lot is where the majority of Temple students and alumni can be found before a Temple Football game. There are those that take the Temple game-day experience to the next level, including Josh Peters, the owner of the Owlbulance. View More »

Athletes Help Athletes During Temple Fun Day

April 27, 2017 Gerard Casale

On Sunday, April 23, Temple University hosted its inaugural Fun Day with the help of an organization called Athletes Helping Athletes. Athletes Helping Athletes’ main goal is to better the lives of special needs athletes, by providing opportunities for athletes and coaches of all abilities to come together while sharing athletic experiences and a love of sports. View More »

NFL Draft Expected to Bring Big Dollars

April 20, 2017 Breanna Fars

The 82nd NFL draft is coming back to its roots in Philadelphia. Next week’s event, held April 27-29, will be the largest fan experience produced by the NFL, and will provide fans with three days of interactive exhibits, NFL meet-and-greets and more. View More »

Dick Vermeil to Speak at 2017 Commencement Ceremony

April 11, 2017 Taggart M Houck

Temple University’s 2017 Commencement Speaker will be former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil, according to a statement released by Temple University this morning. The Hall of Fame candidate coach will address students at the 2017 Commencement ceremony May 11th. He will also receive an honorary degree alongside Estelle Richman, a longtime public service champion and former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, according to the statement. View More »

Collins Begins Forming His New Staff

January 1, 2017 Connor Joseph Clark

After watching the Owls suffer a 34-26 defeat to Wake Forest in the Military Bowl, new head coach Geoff Collins quickly turned the page on another historic season for Temple football and began the difficult challenge of forming his coaching staff. View More »

SportsDesk Exclusive: Sit-Down Interview with Ed Foley

December 12, 2016 Daniel J Ray

After losing their leader just days after winning the AAC Championship, Temple fans and players are wondering what comes next for the program. Update’s Dan Ray sat down with Interim Head Coach Ed Foley who will lead the Owls at the Military Bowl on December 27. View More »

Temple Football’s One Shot To Clinch East Division

November 26, 2016 Vince Coll

Temple Football’s 2016 season has come down to just one game, as the Owls plan to hoist the AAC East division trophy on Lincoln Financial Field for the second straight season. The Owls will welcome the East Carolina Pirates (3-8, 1-6) Saturday at 7:30pm. View More »

Temple vs. UCF: Preview

October 15, 2016 Lawrence P O'Connor

Temple travels to central Florida saturday for a American Athletic Conference Matchup with UCF. The Owls enter with a record of 3-3, and a record of 1-1 in the conference. UCF comes in riding a two game winning streak, and are a resurgent team following an 0-12 record in 2015. View More »