# 2017 Temple Owls football team

The 2017 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by first-year head coach Geoff Collins and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field. They were members of the East Division of the American Athletic Conference. They finished the season 7–6, 4–4 in AAC play to finish in third place in the East Division. They were invited to the Gasparilla Bowl where they defeated FIU.

## Schedule

| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| September 2 | 3:30 p.m. | at Notre Dame* | Notre Dame StadiumSouth Bend, IN | NBC | L 16–49 | 77,622 |
| September 9 | 3:30 p.m. | No. 6 (FCS) Villanova* | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, PA (Mayor's Cup) | ESPN3 | W 16–13 | 35,117 |
| September 15 | 7:00 p.m. | Massachusetts* | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, PA | ESPNU | W 29–21 | 22,911 |
| September 21 | 7:30 p.m. | at No. 21 South Florida | Raymond James StadiumTampa, FL | ESPN | L 7–43 | 24,325 |
| September 30 | 12:00 p.m. | Houston | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, PA | ESPNU | L 13–20 | 24,024 |
| October 7 | 12:00 p.m. | at East Carolina | Dowdy–Ficklen StadiumGreenville, NC | ESPNU | W 34–10 | 31,326 |
| October 14 | 12:00 p.m. | UConn | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, PA | ESPNews | L 24–28 | 29,849 |
| October 21 | 12:00 p.m. | at Army* | Michie StadiumWest Point, NY | CBSSN | L 28–31 $^{OT}$ | 34,876 |
| November 2 | 8:00 p.m. | Navy | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, PA | ESPN | W 34–26 | 26,127 |
| November 10 | 7:00 p.m. | at Cincinnati | Nippert StadiumCincinnati, OH | ESPN2 | W 35–24 | 22,773 |
| November 18 | 12:00 p.m. | No. 14 UCF | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, PA | ESPNU | L 19–45 | 25,877 |
| November 25 | 4:00 p.m. | at Tulsa | H. A. Chapman StadiumTulsa, OK | ESPNews | W 43–22 | 17,032 |
| December 21 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. FIU* | Tropicana FieldSt. Petersburg, FL (Gasparilla Bowl) | ESPN | W 28–3 | 16,363 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to gameAll times are in Eastern time |||||||

## Personnel
### Coaching staff

| Name | Position | Joined Staff |
| Geoff Collins | Head coach | 2017 |
| Dave Patenaude | Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks | 2017 |
| Taver Johnson | Defensive coordinator | 2017 |
| Ed Foley | Tight ends / Special Teams | 2008 |
| Tony Lucas | Running backs | 2017 |
| Stan Hixon | Wide receivers | 2017 |
| Chris Wiesehan | offensive line | 2014 |
| Andrew Thacker | Linebackers | 2017 |
| Jim Panagos | Defensive line | 2017 |
| Cory Robinson | Defensive backs | 2017 |
| Tim Conner | Offensive Analyst | 2017 |
| Josh Linam | Defensive Analyst | 2017 |
| David Feeley | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | 2017 |
| Adam DiMichele | Offensive Quality Control/Recruiting | 2014 |

### 2017 recruiting class

College recruiting information (2017) :
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date |
| Todd Centeio QB | West Palm Beach, Florida | Dwyer High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: |||||||
| Griffin Sestili OL | Sewickley, Pennsylvania | North Allegheny High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Jun 1, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Malik Burns DE | Marbury, Maryland | Lackey High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Jan 14, 2017 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Audley Isaacs LB | Philadelphia | Valley Forge Military Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | May 6, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Jeremy Jennings WR | Downingtown, Pennsylvania | Downingtown East High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: |||||||
| Emil Moody TE | Philadelphia | Neumann Goretti High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Oct 8, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Jadan Blue WR | Baltimore | Peddie School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Oct 24, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Arnold Ebiketie DL | Silver Spring, Maryland | Albert Einstein High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Jan 22, 2017 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Christian Braswell DB | Washington, D.C. | Friendship Collegiate Academy | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 161 lb (73 kg) | Jan 28, 2017 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Ifeanyi Maijeh DL | Rockaway, New York | Poly Prep | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 261 lb (118 kg) | Jan 28, 2017 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| George Reid DB | Glenside, Pennsylvania | Abington High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Collin Washington DB | Philadelphia | Central High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| James Makszin OL | Norwalk, Connecticut | Norwalk High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | Aug 14, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Ty Mason DB | Silver Spring, Maryland | James Hubert Blake High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 172 lb (78 kg) | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| L'Jeron Holder WR | Manalapan, New Jersey | Manalapan High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 202 lb (92 kg) | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Mike Jones DB | Baltimore, Maryland | North Carolina Central | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | Jan 1, 2017 |
| Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A |||||||
| Casey Williams LB | Philadelphia | South Philadelphia High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Jan 30, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: |||||||
| Chris Jimenez OL | Collegeville, Pennsylvania | Perkiomen Valley High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Jul 30, 2016 |
| Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: |||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: |||||||
| Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Temple Signee List 2017". Rivals.com. "2017 Player Signees – Temple". ESPN.com. "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. |||||||

## Game summaries
### Notre Dame

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Owls | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| Fighting Irish | 21 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 49 |
at Notre Dame Stadium • South Bend, Indiana
* Date: September 2, 2017
* Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST, Duration: 3:17
* Game weather: Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: NW at 9 mph • Weather: Sunny
* Game attendance: 77,622
* Referee: Jeff Heaser • Umpire: Mark Wilson • Linesman: Joseph Griesser • Line Judge: Richard Misner • Back Judge: Jacques Hooper • Field Judge: C. Clougherty • Side Judge: Jerry Hocker • Center Judge: Larry Saunders
* TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico (Play–by–Play), Doug Flutie (Color Analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (Sideline)
* Sources: Game Notes and Recap/Box Score
Game information :
First Quarter
14:27 ND – Josh Adams 37 yard run (Justin Yoon kick), Fighting Irish 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, TOP 0:33
05:50 ND – Brandon Wimbush 8 yard run (Justin Yoon kick), Fighting Irish 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, TOP 2:44
02:23 TEM – Austin Jones 36 yard field goal, Fighting Irish 14–3. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, TOP 3:27
01:13 ND – Nic Weishar 12 yard pass from Brandon Wimbush (Justin Yoon kick), Fighting Irish 21–3. Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, TOP 1:10
Second Quarter
11:09 ND – ST. Brown 5 yard pass from Brandon Wimbush (Justin Yoon kick), Fighting Irish 28–3. Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, TOP 3:40
06:09 TEM – Keith Kirkwood 12 yard pass from Logan Marchi (Austin Jones kick), Fighting Irish 28–10. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 5:00
Third Quarter
01:22 ND – Tony Jones Jr. 7 yard run (Justin Yoon kick), Fighting Irish 35–10. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:03
Fourth Quarter
12:05 TEM – Brodrick Yancy 11 yard pass from Logan Marchi (Logan Marchi pass failed), Fighting Irish 35–16. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, TOP 4:17
05:44 ND – Josh Adams 1 yard run (Justin Yoon kick), Fighting Irish 42–16. 6 plays, 34 yards, TOP 2:27
02:29 ND – Dexter Williams 1 yard run (Justin Yoon kick), Fighting Irish 49–16. Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, TOP 0:53
Top Passers
Temple – Logan Marchi 19/35, 245 yds, 2 TD
Notre Dame – Brandon Wimbush 17/30, 184 yds, 2 TD, INT
Top Rushers
Temple – Ryquell Armstead, 19 rushes, 67 yds
Notre Dame – Josh Adams, 19 rushes, 161 yds, 2 TD
Top Receiving
Temple – Isaiah Wright, 4 rec, 79 yds
Notre Dame – ST. Brown, 4 rec, 80 yds, TD
Top Tacklers
Temple – Delvon Randall, 11 tackles, 1 sack
Notre Dame – Nyles Morgan, 8 tackles :

### Villanova

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| No. 6 (FCS) Wildcats | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| Owls | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
* Date: September 9, 2017
* Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST, Duration: 3:06
* Game weather: Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: NNW at 12 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy
* Game attendance: 35,117
* Referee: Chas. Lamertina • Umpire: Ken Huffhines • Linesman: Jim Casey • Line Judge: Stephen Ray • Back Judge: James Downey • Field Judge: Mark Windham • Side Judge: Jim Smith • Center Judge: Joe Clarkson
* TV announcers (ESPN3): Greg Mescall (Play–by–Play) and Tyoka Jackson (Color Analyst)
* Sources: Game Notes and Recap/Box Score
Game information :
First Quarter
01:13 TEM – Austin Jones 22 yard field goal, Owls 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, TOP 3:29
Second Quarter
00:01 TEM – Nick Sharga 1 yard run (Austin Jones kick), Owls 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:59
Third Quarter
12:01 TEM – Aaron Boumerhi 44 yard field goal, Owls 13–0. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, TOP 2:59
00:49 NOVA – Drew Kresge 44 yard field goal, Owls 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 34 yards, TOP 6:18
Fourth Quarter
10:18 NOVA – Taurus Phillips 10 yard pass from Zach Bednarczyk (Drew Kresge kick), Owls 13–10. Drive: 8 plays, 91 yards, TOP 3:43
03:29 NOVA – Drew Kresge 34 yard field goal, Tied 13–13. Drive: 9 plays, 36 yards, TOP 4:40
01:00 TEM – Aaron Boumerhi 49 yard field goal, Owls 16–13. Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, TOP 2:23
Top Passers
Villanova – Zach Bednarczyk, 27/41, 382 yds, TD
Temple – Logan Marchi, 20/34, 274 yds
Top Rushers
Villanova – 11 rushes, 17 yds
Temple – David Hood, 4 rushes, 21 yds
Top Receiving
Villanova – Changa Hodges, 4 rec, 100 yds
Temple – Ventell Bryant, 7 rec, 79 yds
Top Tacklers
Villanova – Jeff Steeb, 8 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle-for-loss
Temple – Chapelle Russell, 10 tackles, 1 tackle-for-loss :

### UMass

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Minutemen | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Owls | 3 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 29 |
at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
* Date: September 15, 2017
* Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST, Duration: 3:29
* Game weather: Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: NNW at 12 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy
* Game attendance: 22,911
* Referee: Charles Lewis • Umpire: Ken Huffhines • Linesman: Jeremy McCurley • Line Judge: Jake Weatherford • Back Judge: Eric Hermick • Field Judge: Ken Bushey • Side Judge: Joel Moenkhoff • Center Judge: Stephen DiSangro
* TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Corey (Play–by–Play) and Rene Ingoglia (Color Analyst)
* Sources: Game Notes and Recap/Box Score
Game information :
First Quarter
12:43 TEM – Austin Jones 24 yard field goal, Owls 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, TOP 2:17
Second Quarter
02:29 UMASS – Nick Orekoya 10 yard pass from Andrew Ford (Michael Schreiner kick), Minutemen 7–3. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, TOP 2:20
01:04 TEM – Adonis Jennings 30 yard pass from Logan Marchi (Austin Jones kick), Owls 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, TOP 1:25
00:10 TEM – Keith Kirkwood 11 yard pass from Logan Marchi (Austin Jones PAT failed), Owls 16–7. Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, TOP 0:36
Third Quarter
10:18 TEM – Aaron Boumerhi 52 yard field goal, Owls 19–7. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, TOP 3:30
05:56 UMASS – Jessie Britt 20 yard pass from Andrew Ford (Michael Schreiner kick), Owls 19–14. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, TOP 4:22
01:52 TEM – Austin Jones 37 yard field goal, Owls 22–14. Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, TOP 4:03
Fourth Quarter
03:48 TEM – Isaiah Wright 13 yard pass from Logan Marchi (Austin Jones kick), Owls 29–14. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, TOP 4:51
01:41 UMASS – Andrew Ford 3 yard run (Michael Schreiner kick), Owls 29–21. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, TOP 2:07
Top Passers
Massachusetts –
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Top Rushers
Massachusetts –
Temple –
Top Receiving
Massachusetts –
Temple –
Top Tacklers
Massachusetts –
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### South Florida

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Owls | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Bulls | 3 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 43 |
at Raymond James Stadium • Tampa, Florida
* Date: September 21, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 7:30
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming, Booger McFarland, Joey Galloway, and Laura Rutledge
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

### Houston

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Cougars | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Owls | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
* Date: September 30, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 12:00
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens and John Congemi
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

### East Carolina

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Owls | 0 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
| Pirates | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
at Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium • Greenville, North Carolina
* Date: October 7, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 12:00
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers: Mike Couzens and John Congemi
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

### UConn

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Huskies | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| Owls | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
* Date: October 14, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 12:00
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers (ESPNews): Bill Roth and Christian Ponder
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

### Army

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
| Owls | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| Black Knights | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
at Michie Stadium • West Point, New York
* Date: October 21, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 12:00
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers (CBS Sports Network): Ben Holden, Jay Feely, and John Schriffen
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

### Navy

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Midshipmen | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 26 |
| Owls | 10 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
* Date: November 2, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 8:00
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers (ESPN/ESPN2): Dave Flemming, Mike Golic, Mike Golic Jr., and Laura Rutledge
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

### Cincinnati

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Owls | 3 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 35 |
| Bearcats | 0 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
at Nippert Stadium • Cincinnati
* Date: November 10, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 7:00
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers (ESPN/ESPN2): Dave LaMont, Mack Brown, and Jen Lada
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

### UCF

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| No. 14 Knights | 7 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
| Owls | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 19 |
at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
* Date: November 18, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 12:00
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens and John Congemi
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

### Tulsa

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Owls | 10 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 43 |
| Golden Hurricanes | 7 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 22 |
at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium • Tulsa, Oklahoma
* Date: November 25, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 4:00
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers (ESPNews): Jay Alter and Craig Haubert
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

### FIU–Gasparilla Bowl

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Owls | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
| Panthers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
at Tropicana Field • St. Petersburg, FL
* Date: December 22, 2017
* Game time: EST, Duration: 8:00
* Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
* Referee: • Umpire: • Linesman: • Line Judge: • Back Judge: • Field Judge: • Side Judge: • Center Judge:
* TV announcers (ESPN/RedVoice): Mike Couzens, John Congemi, and Kris Budden
Game information :
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Top Passers
Top Rushers
Top Receiving
Top Tacklers :

## Awards and honors
### American Athletic Conference All-Conference Team

* First Team
Delvon Randall, S
* Second Team
Brian Carter, OL Sharif Finch, DL Jacob Martin, DL
* Honorable Mention
Sean Chandler, S

## NFL Players
### NFL Draft Combine

One Temple player was invited to participate in the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.
| # | Name | POS | HT | WT | Arms | Hands | 40 | Bench Press | Vert Jump | Broad Jump | 3 Cone Drill | 20-yd Shuttle | Ref |
| #3 | Sean Chandler | S | 5'10 4/18" | 205 lbs | 30 6/8" | 8 2/8" | 4.65 | 16 | 34.5 | 119.0 | N/A | 4.62 | |
† Top performer

### 2018 NFL Draft

Following the season, the following members of the Temple football team were selected in the 2018 NFL draft.
| # | Player | Round | Pick | Position | NFL club |
| #9 | Jacob Martin | 6 | 186 | Defensive lineman | Seattle Seahawks |
| #94 | Jullian Taylor | 7 | 223 | Defensive lineman | San Francisco 49ers |
In addition to the draft selections above, the following Temple players signed NFL contracts after the draft.
| # | Name | POS | HT | WT | NFL club |
| #1 | Adonis Jennings | WR | 6-3 | 205 lbs | Cincinnati Bengals |
| #3 | Sean Chandler | DB | 6-0 | 195 lbs | New York Giants |
| #4 | Nick Sharga | FB | 6-2 | 240 lbs | Oakland Raiders |
| #5 | Keith Kirkwood | WR | 6-3 | 220 lbs | New Orleans Saints |
| #6 | Sharif Finch | DL | 6-5 | 250 lbs | Tennessee Titans |
| #10 | Mike Jones | DB | 5-11 | 187 lbs | New York Giants |
| #53 | Leon Johnson | OL | 6-5 | 325 lbs | Denver Broncos |
| #79 | Cole Boozer | OL | 6-5 | 295 lbs | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |