Last donations: William B., Phoenixville (12/9/25, thanks William, our first contribution since Oct.) Ed S., New Hope, and Joe S., Drexel Hill thanks to both Ed and Joe; David N., Silver Spring, Md. 10/10/25 (thanks so much, Dave) Brian C., North Philly 9/27/25 ; John from Landenberg (who we sat next to when Temple beat Maryland, 38-7) at the game today 9/6/25 (thanks, John); Jon E., Cincinnati (8/30/25), thanks, Jon; David K., Glen Mills, 8/25/25; Eric B., San Diego 8/23/25; Jay M., Salem Ore. 8/15/25 (proving that Temple Owls are everywhere. Thanks, Jay). Another anonymous donation from the same source (thanks a bunch), 8/10/2025; Anonymous (your generosity is greatly appreciated, much thanks) and Joe F., Nashville, Tenn,, 8/5//25 (thanks, Joe, our first contribution in over a month); Steve B., Rose Valley, Pa., a Temple fan (thanks, Steve, that goes in the pot for a backup laptop if this one goes down Only $300 away), 7/6/25:
Earlier:
6/15/25 (Ed S., New Hope–thanks Ed!!!)
Earlier:
Michael A., Havertown, PA (thanks, Mike); 5/14/25 Anoymous (thanks, much appreciated) 4/25/25, David B., Delaware (owner of the most photogenic dog on the internet and someone who I and the late Phil M. had a great conversation with at the 2012 UConn game… can’t believe how time flies, thanks, Dave!!! will definitely meet up again at the next Temple at Delaware game); Matt P. (former Temple player under Al Golden), 4/21/2025 (thanks, Matt, could not have come at a better time because we have a bill for this site coming 4/30 and did not know how we were going to pay it); Brian, Philadelphia (thanks, Brian for being a long-time reader, sorry I missed you at C&W this year) 4/15/25; Ed S., New Hope, PA (4/6/25; thanks Ed, our first donation in nearly two months);
2/8/25: Anonymous.
Robert G., Quakertown, 12/17/24 and Joe F., Philadelphia, 12/16/24.. thanks for taking some of the sting out of paying to fix this laptop. Much appreciated.
Others:
Brian C., Philadelphia.
Anonymous, Anywhere USA (thanks for the generous donation), 9/2/24; David B., Delaware (8/24/24), thanks, David!) Ed P., Yardley, Pa. (6/20/24) …. thanks, Ed!!
David E., Philadelphia, Pa., 6/19/24 (thanks David); Zamani F., Philadelphia, Pa. June 7 (thanks, Z) Michael A., Havertown, Pa, May 9; John J., South Bloomingville, Ohio May 5; Hill Studios, Paulsboro, N.J. (thanks for breaking the longest time between contributions in TFF history), May 1, 2024 (the three May contributions will keep us afloat through the summer, thanks, Mike, John and Hill Studios it’s great to know people care); Jon E., Cincinnati, 10/11/23 (thanks, Jon); John from Landenburg at the Miami game (in the parking lot no less), 9/23/23. Thanks, John. Great conversation as always.
Two donations on opening day against Akron, one at the game from Ed of Perkasie and one from the greatest punter in Temple history, Eddie L., of the same hometown of Bruce Springsteen (our first contributions since April and they keep this site going; much appreciated); Heriberto S., McDonough, GA, 4/24/23 (thanks, Heriberto!!) Two on 4/14/23 (thanks to Joe F. and Ross M. ); Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla. 2/18/23 (thanks, Tom!!!)Ed P., Yardley, Pa. (1/9/23; thanks, Ed,) Lawrence S., West Chester, Pa., 12/28/22, our first contribution in over a month (thanks Larry, this will help in having to replace the printer we purchased in the summer that went on the fritz); Bob C., Chadds Ford, Pa., 11/27/22 (thanks Bob, our first contribution since September) Ed P., Perkasie, Pa. who donated 9/24/22 at the UMass game and Ed and I both remember and love Pennridge coach Wayne Helman; Joe S. (Delaware County), 9/3/22 (thanks Joe, hope to see you at Lafayette or RU); James G. (thanks James and for all the great posts you make on this site),, 7/29/22: Matt P. (former Al Golden player, thank you Matt for the generous donation it will be put to good use as we will explain in Monday’s post), 6/9/22; Matt F., Horsham, Pa. (thanks, Matt!!), June 6, 2022; David, B., Milton, DE (thanks, Dave), April 11, 2022: Andy B., Philadelphia, Pa. (our first donation of 2022, thanks Andy), March 3, 2022; Ed P., Yardley, Pa. 12/25/21 (thanks, Ed for the Christmas donation); Matt F., no hometown found (“a celebratory donation for Carey’s firing”), 11/30/21 thanks, Matt; Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio, 11/29/21 (thanks, Jon for the donation and the great comments on this site); James G., Royersford, Pa. 11/28/21 (thanks, Jim, for the donations and your comments on the website); Anonymous (no home town given but donation really appreciated), 11/20/2021; Roger D., Rehoboth Beach,, Del., 10/24/21; Joe S., Drexel Hill, Pa. 10/3/21 (thanks, Joe) At the BC game (9/18), John from Landenburg (thanks, John for being a great friend of this site for so many years); Three Aug. 21 donations: Eric A (former player), Atlanta, Ga; Anonymous (by request), Cincinnati, Oh; Tim R., Buffalo, N.Y. (sincere thanks to all); David N., Silver Springs, Md (thanks Dave) 7/10/21; former Temple player Matt P., who lives in Columbus, GA now (thanks Matt) 7/9/21; Joe F., Philadelphia (4/7/11, thanks Joe) Matt F., Horsham, Pa., 3/27/21 (thanks, Matt); Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio (1/31/21, thanks Jon) Ed P.,, Yardley, Pa. (thanks, Ed, much appredicated), 1/16/21; Mitchell S. , 12/21/20, our first contribution since (10/8) earlier, Former Owl Bruce G., Flourtown, Pa, who generously donated $100 in “honor” of the Ambler guy 10/8/20; (if they hate you in Ambler, we love you in Flortown,” BG says). Thanks, BG, we appreciate it; Earlier: James G., Philadelphia (7/21/20, thanks James) Robert B., Philadelphia (7/13/20, thanks, Bob, hope to see you at the tailgates again this fall); Previous: Jon E. from Cincinnati 6/15/20, our first donation this calendar year (thanks, Jon); Earlier, John from Landenberg; Kurt B., Wyomissing Hills, PA (former Temple player, 10-15-19) Earlier: David B. , Springfield, PA (9/26/19 … thanks, Dave!) also John from Landenberg (9/21/19); Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla. (8/22/19, thanks Tom!! Also, 10 days earlier, Bob. C and Joe S. and, on June 26, first bowl MVP Mark B.
Earlier: Matt F., Philadelphia; Matt P. (former Temple player) John from Landenberg and Jon E. from Cincinnati
Jay M. no hometown found ; Earlier: William B. Chicago; John from Landenberg, ; Mark B, South Jersey, Joe S, Springfield, PA…,
Also:
Ed P., Perkasie, Pa; and Richard W. (no hometown given); Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Tim C., no hometown available; Bob C., David B., Springfield (Montco); Mark B., from South Jersey; John from Landenberg, Pa.; Joe S., Primos, PA; Thomas W., Palm Coast Fla; Jon E., Cincinnati; Mike S.,no hometown; Ed P., Yardley; William B., Chicago; Matt M., Philadelphia; Matt T.., Oreland; Kevin H., Philadelphia; John from Landenberg, Pa.; Carl M, Silver Spring, Md.;; Brett K., Swedesboro, N.J.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Ed M., Paoli, Pa.; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Ross M., Garden City, NY; David K., Malvern; Jon E., Cincinnati ; Jon, SE Ohio; Cordalia and Jim S., Eastampton, NJ.; Herb G., Newport News, Va.; Richard W., Royersford; Matt T., Philadelphia, Pa.; MWB, Mechanicsville, Va.; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; K.J., Alexandria, Va.; Jeff D., Philadelphia,; Michael R., Philadelphia,Matt T, Philadelphia, Pa.; Ed M., Paoli, Pa.(8 in a row for 8 in a row, thanks EM); Jake and Diane Gicker, Dunmore, Pa.; Ed M., Paoli, Pa.; Adrian R. Sr., Harrisburg, Pa.; Frank M., Marlton, N.J.; Ernie, Millville, N.J.; ; Jay M., Salem, Ore.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Phil E., Lorton, Va; Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla.; Matt M., (five donations in a row); Kevin F., Philadelphia, Pa.;Matt M. (three donations in a row, thanks, Matt); Matt M.; Matt M.; Brian C., Philadelphia, Pa.; Matt M., Hometown ;Unknown; David N., Silver Spring, Md.; Matt M., hometown unknown; Frank K., Horseheads, N.Y.; Mike F., Montauk, N.Y.; John, Landenberg, Pa.; Michael B, D.C.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; James G., Philadelphia, Pa.; Michael R., Philadelphia, Pa.; David N., Silver Spring (Md.);
Mark H., Gilbertsville, Pa.; Lisa M., Hummelstown, Pa.; Johnny Who, West Chester, Pa.; John T., Medford, N.J. (formerly North Catholic, Philly); Jon, SE Ohio; Jay M., Salem, Ore.; Dan M., Moscow, Pa.; Cyrus, Oklahoma City; Jon E., Cincinnati; Chris K., Harrisburg, Pa.; Chip M., Silver Spring, Md.; Dave B., Springfield, Pa.; Kent J., Alexandria, Va.; Ross M., Garden City, N.Y.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Ed F., Philadelphia, Pa.; Frank P., Jamison, Pa.; Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Matt G., Haddonfield, N.J.; Tom L., Charlottesville, Va.; Thomas S., Landisville, Pa.; Jack D., Haddonfield, N.J.; Heriberto S., McDonough, Ga; Dr. Jim S., Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Dick White, Milton, Del.; Matt T., Philadelphia; Jerome S., North Caldwell, N.J.; Mike D., Fairview, N.C.; Tim W., Myerstown, Pa.; Edward P., Yardley, Pa.; Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla.; Kurt B., Wyomissing, Pa.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Tom S., East Norriton, Pa.; Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio; Matt T., Yardley, Pa.; Steve C., West Chester, Pa.; Floyd, Blackwood, N.J.; Jim J., Chalfont, Pa.; John, Landenberg, Pa; Jon E., Cincinnati; Ron A., Camp Hill, Pa.; Jay S., Jenkintown, Mr. John H.; Jonathan N., Atlanta, Ga.; Michael E., Levittown, Pa.; Ted D., Media, Pa. Nick and Sharon, Upper Bucks County; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Todd H., New York City; Alex H., Westport, CT; Joe S., Primos, PA; Kent J., Alexandria, Va.; Ross M., Garden City, N.Y.; Stanley G., Mountain Top, Pa.; David N., Silver Spring, Md.; Micah F., Philadelphia, Pa.; James S., Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla.; Johnny B. at the Hill Studio, Paulsboro, N.J.; Nick C., Philadelphia; Tom C., Birmingham, Ala.; Phil. E. (Fast Phil), Lorton, Va; Jerome S., North Caldwell, N.J.; Kent J., Alexandria, Va.; George P., Downingtown, Pa.; Edward F., Philadelphia; Bryan S., North East, Pa.; Josh P., West Chester, Pa.; Brent Z., Atlanta, Ga.; David B., Springfield (D), Pa; Lisa M., Hummelstown, Pa.; David H., Pottstown, Pa.; Brian O., Ambler, Pa; Frank P., Jamison, Pa.; Brian C., Philadelphia; Mark B., Manlius, N.Y.; Ted D., Media; Scott J., Columbus, Ohio; Thomas H., Mullica Hill, N.J.; George T., Rehoboth Beach, Del.; Rob G., Fleetwood, Pa; Steve C., West Chester, Pa.; Fred A., St. Augustine, Fla.; Michael S., Westfield, N.J.; John, Landenberg, Pa.; Kent J., Alexandria, Va.; Frank P., Jamison, Pa; Matt G., Basking Ridge, N.J.; Joe S., Primos, PA; Nick and Sharon, Upper Bucks County; John T., Medford, N.J.; Cap P., Finksburg, Md; Coolowl, New York City; Michael B., Washington, D.C.; Oakee, Salem, VA; Rob from Fleetwood; John from New Kensington; Kathyrn, Bloomingville, Ohio; Rockland Owl; Matt, Haddonfield, N.J.; Anthony, New York City; Jason F., Berlin (N.J.); Ed, New Hope; Mark B., Manlius, N.Y.; Mike, Lindenwold, N.J.; Tom C., Birmingham, Ala. Jim, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Kurt, Wyomissing Hills, PA;
Dave, Ocean City, N.J.; James, Chalfont; Ross, Garden City (N.Y.); Schmitty, Ocean City, N.J.; Sarge (via Schmitty);
Broad Street Leon; Martin, Encino (Calif.); John, Boston; Mike, Susannanoa, N.C.; Francis, Lansdale; Tom L., Charlottesville, Va.; Mark, Gilbertsville, Pa.; Frank, Sebastian, Fla.; George, Toms River, N.J.; Tom, Branchburg, N.J.; Chris, Philly (our first Philly donation!); John, Landenberg, Pa.; Tom S. East Norriton, Pa.;
Temple Football Forever 
Temple is getting very comfortable in the AAC, a 35k stadium is being built for this league which is a good thing. Hope all the hot league coaches stay and the league continues to grow.., would rather Temple play for conference championships than be a middle of the road P5 team.. Deloatch is a beast in the red zone…, UCONN is a hot team, and USF may be one of the hottest teams in the country..,, Houston will bounce back against Navy at home and play well but will still lose.., the Navy defense is underrated…, Anderson has deceptive speed, PJ under threw him twice, one on a missed td on the near sideline, and the other on short crossing pattern…, does anyone know if Tavon Young’s injury is serious?
Just a quick recap for humility: 2-10, 6-6, 9-2 (Likely 10-2 after Uconn).
That’s progress, determination, willingness to change, and strength in recruiting. We beat Penn State, became ranked, and led in the last 5 minutes against Notre Dame with high attendance across the season. We play in the top conference (imo) of the G5. Look how far we’ve come.
Yesterday was a great game. PJ looked cool under center and had Cam Newton radar for finding pockets to run in. Memphis couldn’t score a single touchdown? Applause for the defense. Houston LOST! 31k in attendance for a late season, dorm closing, mid Saturday game.
Best of all we have a Temple president who cares about the program and wants to see it grow. Many interpretations to his comment on Rhule being here to stay. I for one took it as a territory claim and a promise to interested teams that he’s not for sale.
Future looks bright. Kids need to leave nothing behind next Saturday. Play solid Temple football and take the East. Houston looked beatable. Forget a bowl game. Let’s bring home a championship.
What a coaching job both in the schemes employed and in getting the kids emotionally ready to play. If a team was ready for a fall the Owls were it given the last two weeks. Hard to understand why Memphis took no long shots down the field. By not doing so, they played right into TU’s hands. Great win. Beat UConn and with a a win by Navy next week, we play in Annapolis in two weeks. Can’t wait because this team having played Navy last year will be ready. Matekevich might have 20 tackles.
Temple played cover two all day long. Memphis tried to adjust by running the ball but the front seven played fantastic and the safeties did not need to play run support and cheat by coming up. That left Memphis with the short passing game. Satterfield and Snow had great game plans. Rhule made two of the worst calls of the day by trying to convert two 4th downs inside his own territory. Risk far outweighed reward. This was a high scoring machine (Memphis) that got dominated by our d. Hats off to Phil Snow and the d.
I got the distinct impression they didn’t take any long shots because after an early sack, one of the Owls’ linemen fell on top of Lynch’s leg and he came up noticeably gimpy after that. They probably didn’t want to risk a deep drop that might have finished him off.
Fuentes said in his after press conference Temple took away the deep patterns by playing the two safeties over the top…, having the AAC championship game at Navy vice Houston will mean more Temple fans and the Temple band at the game…, if you ask the Navy players which game would they rather win it would be Army.., the AAC Championship takes a back seat to the Army Navy game
I really need to listen more to you guys when you prognosticate how Temple will do in a game. You said we could beat Memphis, I was chalking it up as a loss and look what happened. Another PSU performance except we beat a top 25, high powered O team this time. That crunch tackle in the first half on Lynch seemed to hamper him, but that’s football. Maybe that’s why he didn’t try any long passes cause he couldn’t get the push in his legs. The D was excellent – even when they set up for 3 to rush, they had 1-3 other guys come in too. Great idea. And PJ is back to rushing and looks super. UConn won’t be easy guys after watching them keep Houston to 2 TDs. They’re D is solid. All I can say is wow though. Temple/Navy in the championship game? Ought to be a good one. Maybe back into the top 25? Go Owls.
UConn’s defense will probably keep them in the game and I think this will be a physical game but there offense is the style our defense does well against. Average mobility QB who is more of drop back passer. Plus most of the skill players are young and they tend to be 1 deep there right now. That being said still need to bring our A game and treat this like another playoff game.
Despite losing the seniors, next year’s team could be better. 1) schedule not as tough; 2) We have FBL on the dline, along with Webb (hopefully), Jacob Martin, Dogbe, etc. moving up on the dline; 3) Sharga might not be as good as Tyler, but he’s definitely not a huge dropoff; 4) still have Champ, Nate L., Randall in the secondary. 5) most impact offensive players return, sans robby.
… but that’s next year
all I’m concerned about is #what’sNext and that’s next week.
Mike, I don’t see easier strength of schedule translating to a better team, although it might help with the win, loss record. I see next year’s team definitely taking a half-step back possibly more.
Losing Tyler, ionidis and Young will definitely be felt on the defensive side of the ball. Their loss will impact Snows ability to aggressively go after and sack the opposing QB, although I agree we’ve got some good young talent.
The offense should be improved as most of the skill players return, sans Anderson, and most of the OL is back. The maturity of PJW should really be felt next year as should the depth at running back and receiver. The most concerning loss on offense is Friend in my mind.
Fortunately Austin Jones is back and I hope we can say the same for our coaching staff. Also, I’m waiting to see this special season pay recruiting but that hasn’t happened yet. I just keep reading about PSU adding studs to their class.
USF will beat UCF, so they must work on UConn. We’ll focus on Houston or Navy later on.
has Anthony Davis played this season? i know he was recovering from an ACL.
who do we play next year?
Sept. 3 = Army
Sept. 10 = Stony Brook
Sept. 17 at Penn State
Sept. 24 = Charlotte
AAC home: ECU, Cincinnati, USF, SMU
AAC Away: UCF, UConn, Memphis, Tulane
Thanks Mike
Looks good, only one certain to be tough road game (PSU). If Rhule sticks around we could have a very good season next year especially considering who is returning on offense.
Friend is great but his replacement (sorry, can’t remember his name) has been doing a fine job and will be back. There’s no way Matakevich won’t be missed if only because of his frenetic play and attitude/leadership. Even the announcer Sat. mentioned how he rarely misses tackles once he gets a hand on a ball carrier and then wraps them up. I’ve been noticing too many missed tackles by others lately that would have helped – loss of yardage stuff. OK, UConn is all to think about now. Go Owls.
Any update on Kyle’s injury, is there any chance he plays again this year?
He tore a meniscus according to Philly.com. I’m surprised he wasn’t operated on right away. That would have healed in two weeks. It likely is something more unless they want him to get well enough to play in a bowl.
Brendan McGowan. No worries about him. Need to develop a dependable backup center. Hopefully, Kyle is back by Dec. 5. Seeing him dragging around that leg while kicking some ND butt on Halloween was one of the truly Temple TUFF inspirational moments of the season.