Temple Scores 55-7 Win Over Howard Secures First Consecutive Wins Since 2021

Temple University football dominated Howard with a 55-7 victory, marking their first 2-0 start since 2019 and first back-to-back wins since 2021. Quarterback Evan Simon led the offense with three touchdown passes, completing 8 of 10 attempts for 174 yards, while backup Gevani McCoy added a touchdown on six completions. The Owls amassed 560 total offensive yards, including 225 rushing yards shared by Jay Ducker, Hunter Smith, and Terrez Worthy, each scoring a rushing touchdown. Temple's defense and special teams also contributed, forcing turnovers and scoring on a punt return, helping to build a commanding lead throughout the game. Head coach K.C. Keeler praised the team's growth and intensity, noting the team's ability to improve from the previous week’s win over UMass. Temple will next face 18th-ranked Oklahoma, while Howard dropped to 1-1 after their lone touchdown from Tyriq Starks.