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Temple Owls Dominate UMass Minutemen with Explosive Passing at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium

The Temple Owls kicked off their season with a commanding performance against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen, securing a 42-10 victory. This win places the Owls at 1-0, while the Minutemen start their season at 0-1. The game was held at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts.


Oct 8, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Temple Owls quarterback D'Wan Mathis (18) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The opening quarter saw both teams finding their footing, but it was the UMass Minutemen who initially took the lead with a field goal and a touchdown. However, Temple quickly responded with a touchdown of their own, setting the tone for what would become an offensive showcase.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, Temple's quarterback Evan Simon put on an impressive display by throwing three touchdowns. His precision passing and ability to find open receivers allowed Temple to take control of the game. Notably, Peter Clarke caught two touchdowns during this period, showcasing his ability to make crucial plays under pressure.


Third Quarter


The third quarter was marked by strong defensive efforts from both sides as neither team managed to score any points. The Owls' defense stood firm against UMass's attempts to close the gap in scoring. Ben Osueke's interception highlighted Temple's defensive prowess during this period.


Fourth Quarter


Temple sealed their victory in the fourth quarter with two more touchdowns. Ryder Kusch added another touchdown reception to his tally for the day while Terrez Worthy contributed significantly on both rushing and receiving fronts throughout this final stretch.


Overall, Evan Simon ended up completing 19 out of 25 passes for 248 yards and six touchdowns without any interceptions—a standout performance that played a pivotal role in securing Temple’s win over UMass.


As part of our post-game report on Temple Owls vs UMass Minutemen review: The final score reflected not only offensive efficiency but also defensive resilience from both teams; however it was ultimately dominated by Owl’s strategic execution across all quarters leading them towards triumph over Minuteman squad!


Looking ahead: Fans can catch next week’s action when Howard Bison visit Lincoln Financial Field where they’ll face off against these victorious owls once again! Scheduled kickoff is set for September 6th at 2:00 PM EDT broadcasted live via ESPN+ network—don’t miss out!


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