Philadelphia, PA
Sep 2, 2023
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The Temple Owls narrowly edged out the Akron Zips with a final score of 24-21 in a thrilling season opener that had fans on the edge of their seats. Akron's DJ Irons wasted no time, launching a 77-yard bomb to Lorenzo Lingard that put the Zips ahead 7-0 early in the first quarter. But E.J. Warner engineered a comeback for the Owls, throwing two critical touchdown passes and leading a pivotal drive that culminated in a 40-yard field goal by Camden Price just before halftime.
Despite Akron extending their lead to 21-10 by the second quarter, Temple's unyielding offense turned the tide in the fourth quarter. An exceptional defensive stand and a game-sealing interception by Tywan Francis in the final minutes fortified their narrow victory. Both teams displayed remarkable skill and potential, promising an intense and competitive season ahead.
DJ Irons (Akron Zips)
DJ Irons connected with Lorenzo Lingard for a spectacular 77-yard touchdown pass, exploiting a weakness in Temple's secondary to give Akron an early 7-0 lead.
Quincy Patterson (Temple Owls)
Quincy Patterson bulldozed his way into the end zone on a 1-yard run, leveling the score at 7-7 and invigorating the Temple sideline.
Tahj Bullock (Akron Zips)
Tahj Bullock capitalized on a strong offensive line push to score a 2-yard rushing touchdown, extending Akron's lead to 14-7.
Myles Walker (Akron Zips)
Myles Walker caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from DJ Irons, exploiting a mismatch and pushing Akron's lead to 21-7.
Camden Price (Temple Owls)
Camden Price drilled a crucial 40-yard field goal, trimming Akron's lead to 21-10 and providing Temple with much-needed momentum heading into halftime.
Edward Saydee (Temple Owls)
Edward Saydee hauled in a 7-yard touchdown pass from E.J. Warner, though the failed conversion attempt kept Temple trailing at 21-16.
Edward Saydee (Temple Owls)
Saydee's 1-yard touchdown reception from Warner, followed by a successful two-point conversion, catapulted Temple to a 24-21 lead.
Tywan Francis (Temple Owls)
Tywan Francis intercepted DJ Irons' pass, securing Temple's lead and halting Akron's potential game-winning drive.
E.J. Warner (Temple Owls, QB)
E.J. Warner's calm demeanor and precise passes, totaling 292 yards and 2 touchdowns, kept Temple's offense steadily marching down the field. His ability to lead the team in high-pressure moments was pivotal to their victory.
Edward Saydee (Temple Owls, RB)
Saydee showcased his versatility, scoring two crucial receiving touchdowns, including the game-winner, and amassing 37 yards on 5 receptions. His knack for finding openings and securing critical plays underscored his importance to the Owls' offense.
DJ Irons (Akron Zips, QB)
DJ Irons demonstrated his deep-throwing prowess with 205 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, but his late-game interception overshadowed an otherwise impressive performance.
Lorenzo Lingard (Akron Zips, RB)
Lingard was a dual-threat, with a 77-yard touchdown reception and 24 rushing yards, providing a dynamic spark for the Zips' offense.
Layton Jordan (Temple Owls, LB)
Jordan's pivotal sack in the fourth quarter was a momentum stopper for Akron, reinforcing Temple's defense when it mattered most.
Camden Price (Temple Owls, K)
Camden Price's precision under pressure with a critical 40-yard field goal before halftime kept Temple within striking distance and crucially contributed to the Owls' eventual comeback.
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Akron Zips
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14
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21
Temple Owls
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10
6
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24
