Football

Matt Rhule named new head football coach
News Story
During a Dec. 17 press conference, Temple Athletics Director Bill Bradshaw officially introduced Matt Rhule as the Owls' new head football coach. Rhule, who has 15 seasons of coaching experience, is returning to Temple after serving as assistant offensive line coach with the NFL's New York Giants. He has served as an assistant coach at Temple from 2006-2011.
December 19, 2012
Temple and Villanova rivalry among the area’s best
In the Media
Since Temple and Villanova’s inaugural game in 1908, the rivalry has been a favorite of many Philadelphians, including Temple football coach Steve...
August 31, 2012
Temple-Villanova game is more important for Owls this year
In the Media
This year, the Temple-Villanova rivalry is as intense as ever, given the recent Big East drama, which ended with the Owls in the league for all...
August 31, 2012
Spirit reaches tipping point with Temple Mayor's Cup victory
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Cherry and White dominated Lincoln Financial Field Friday as 32,000 gathered to watch Temple football capture a decisive victory over crosstown rival Villanova in the final installment of the Mayor's Cup series. Temple fans, clearly constituting a majority of the crowd, filled much of the stadium's lower level and crowded the parking lot for tailgating prior to the game.
September 4, 2012
Owls kick off football season with "Temple TUFF"
In the Media
Temple Football will start their season this year with a new TV show — "Temple TUFF" — broadcast on Comcast. Each episode will present a story about...
August 26, 2011
Addazio brings Temple football to the next era
In the Media
The next era of Temple football begins tomorrow night in the third Mayor's Cup. New coach Steve Addazio has been charged with the task of taking the...
August 31, 2011
Temple football's "landmark" win at Maryland earns national coverage
In the Media
Temple's "landmark" 38-7 win at Maryland on Saturday earned the Owls coast-to-coast media attention. CBSsports.com called it "the most stunning...
September 24, 2011
New York Times: Coach Addazio sells "Temple tough and Philadelphia proud"
In the Media
Temple is determined to prove that its football team can fill a gap in Philadelphia's sports landscape. "If you look at Philadelphia, we have the...
September 23, 2011
Owls' performance leaves fans with much to cheer about
In the Media
Saturday's game was the most highly anticipated Penn State-Temple matchup in many years. Temple fans had hoped this might be their time to change...
September 19, 2011
Passion is in the playbook for new head football coach
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As the Owls prepare for their season opener, Coach Addazio reflected on his coaching philosophy, Temple’s rising appeal and efforts to grow the Owls' fan base.
August 24, 2011
Football makes headlines as program on the rise
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Three decades after its last bowl appearance — a 28-17 victory over California on Dec. 15, 1979 in the now-defunct Garden State Bowl — Temple’s football team stands on the brink of a return trip to college football’s version of the postseason.
November 19, 2009
Owls spread holiday cheer
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They’re a little bigger than Santa’s elves, but 11 Temple football players still had fun spreading holiday cheer to children in the oncology wing at St. Christopher’s Hospital in North Philadelphia on Wednesday evening.
December 19, 2008