2023 Temple Owls football team

Last updated

2023 Temple Owls football
Temple T logo.svg
Conference American Athletic Conference
Record3–9 (1–7 AAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Everett Withers (1st season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadium Lincoln Financial Field
Seasons
  2022
2024  
2023 American Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 22 SMU y$  8 0   11 3  
Tulane y  8 0   11 3  
UTSA  7 1   9 4  
Memphis  6 2   10 3  
South Florida  4 4   7 6  
Rice  4 4   6 7  
Navy  4 4   5 7  
North Texas  3 5   5 7  
UAB  3 5   4 8  
Florida Atlantic  3 5   4 8  
Charlotte  2 6   3 9  
Tulsa  2 6   4 8  
Temple  1 7   3 9  
East Carolina  1 7   2 10  
Championship: SMU 26, Tulane 14
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2023 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and were led by second-year head coach Stan Drayton, competing as a member of the American Athletic Conference (The American). The Temple Owls football team drew an average home attendance of 13,446 in 2023. [1]

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 22:00 p.m. Akron *
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
ESPN+ W 24–2112,456
September 97:30 p.m.at Rutgers * BTN L 7–3645,317
September 162:00 p.m. Norfolk State *
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
ESPN+W 41–910,932
September 233:30 p.m.No. 20 Miami (FL) *
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
ESPN2 L 7–4117,234
September 287:30 p.m.at Tulsa ESPN L 26–4817,538
October 72:00 p.m. UTSA
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
ESPN+L 34–4918,388
October 1412:00 p.m.at North Texas ESPNU L 14–4513,678
October 207:00 p.m. SMU
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
ESPNL 0–5511,232
November 42:00 p.m. Navy
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
ESPN+W 32–1813,049
November 1112:00 p.m.at South Florida ESPN+L 23–2730,938
November 183:00 p.m.at UAB ESPN+L 24–3417,486
November 2412:00 p.m. Memphis
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
ESPNL 21–4510,830

    [2] [3]

    Personnel

    NamePositionSeason at Temple
    Stan Drayton Head coach 2nd
    Danny Langsdorf Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach 2nd
    Everett Withers Defensive coordinator 2nd
    Adam Scheier Special teams coordinator/Tight end coach2nd
    Chris Wiesehan Offensive line coach/Run Game coordinator7th
    Jafar Williams Wide receivers coach/Pass Game coordinator2nd
    Marvin Clecidor Safeties coach2nd
    Tyree Foreman Running backs coach 9th
    Dominique Bowman Cornerbacks coach1st
    Larry Knight Defensive line coach 1st
    Chris Woods Linebackers coach2nd
    Chris FenelonStrength and conditioning2nd
    Reference: [4]

    Recruiting class

    The following recruits and transfers have signed letters of intent or verbally committed to the Temple Owls football program for the 2023 recruiting year.

    College recruiting information (2023)
    NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
    Richard Dandridge
    WR
    Miami, FL Homestead5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)157 lb (71 kg)May 24, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Nathan Stewart
    WR
    Laurel, MD St. Vincent Pallotti6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)190 lb (86 kg)May 27, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Tyler Douglas
    QB
    Oakhurst, NJ Ocean Township6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jun 13, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Kyle Williams
    RB
    Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)Jun 17, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Preston Everhart
    WR
    Princeton, NJ Peddie Prep5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)170 lb (77 kg)Jun 21, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Kaleb Barnett
    CB
    Miami, FL Jackson6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)Jun 21, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Tyrese Whitaker
    LB
    Philadelphia, PA Northeast6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)225 lb (102 kg)Jun 23, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Conlan Greene
    DE
    Harrison City, PA Penn Trafford6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)250 lb (110 kg)Jun 24, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Kevin Terry
    OL
    Clearwater, FL Central Catholic6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)270 lb (120 kg)Jun 25, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Eric King
    OL
    Jersey City, NJ St. Peter's Prep6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)314 lb (142 kg)Jun 27, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Joquez Smith
    RB
    Tampa, FL Jesuit5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jul 1, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Luke Watson
    OL
    Wilmington, DE St. Mark's6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)270 lb (120 kg)Jul 5, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Zyil Powell
    ATH
    Paramus, NJ Paramus Catholic6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)180 lb (82 kg)Aug 2, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Anthony Baxter
    CB
    Fort Myers, FL Riverdale6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg)Aug 3, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Peter Clarke
    TE
    London, England NFL Academy6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)248 lb (112 kg)Aug 10, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Zyheem Coleman-Frazier
    ATH
    Sicklerville, NJ Timber Creek6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)Oct 23, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Xavier Irvin
    WR
    Miami, FL Booker T. Washington5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)Nov 9, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Diego Barajas
    OL
    Oakland, CA Laney C.C.6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)335 lb (152 kg)Dec 19, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Dante Atton
    K
    Melbourne, Australia ProKick Academy6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg)Dec 19, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Jordan Montgomery
    ATH
    Philadelphia, PA Roman Catholic6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)230 lb (100 kg)Dec 20, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Gensley Auguste
    DT
    West Orange, NJ West Orange6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)270 lb (120 kg)Dec 20, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Darrell Sweeting
    CB
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL Benjamin School5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)165 lb (75 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Ben Osueke
    CB
    Brenham, TX Blinn C.C.6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Melvin Siani
    OT
    Kingston, PA Wyoming Seminary6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)270 lb (120 kg)Dec 21, 2022 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Reggie Jones
    DT
    Santa Clarita, CA College of the Canyons6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)285 lb (129 kg)Feb 1, 2023 
    Star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
    Overall recruiting rankings:
    • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
    • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
    • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

    Sources:

    • "Temple Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
    • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
    • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

    Related Research Articles

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Temple Owls</span> Intercollegiate sports teams of Temple University

    The Temple Owls are the athletic teams that represent Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The current athletic director is Arthur Johnson.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Temple Owls football</span> Football team of Temple University

    The Temple Owls football team represents Temple University in the sport of college football. The Temple Owls compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the American Athletic Conference. They play their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

    The South Florida Bulls football team represents the University of South Florida (USF). The Bulls began playing in 1997 and compete in the American Athletic Conference of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The team plays its home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Starting in 2027, the Bulls will host home games at a new $340 million on-campus stadium.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision</span> Top level of college football in the U.S.

    The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly known as Division I-A, is the highest level of college football in the United States. The FBS consists of the largest schools in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As of the 2024 season, there are 10 conferences and 134 schools in FBS.

    The UTSA Roadrunners football program represents the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in the sport of American football. The Roadrunners compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. They are coached by Jeff Traylor, who started in 2020. The Roadrunners play their home games at the Alamodome, which has a seating capacity of 65,000 but whose capacity for UTSA games is normally restricted to 36,582.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2013 Houston Cougars football team</span> American college football season

    The 2013 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was the 68th year of season play for Houston. The season marked the first for the Cougars as a member of the American Athletic Conference. Due to construction of the new TDECU Stadium during the 2013 season, the team played its home games at other locations in Houston.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2013 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

    The 2013 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by first-year head coach Matt Rhule and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field. They were members of the American Athletic Conference. They finished the season 2–10, 1–7 in American Athletic play to finish in a tie for ninth place.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2014 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

    The 2014 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by second-year head coach Matt Rhule and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field. They were members of the American Athletic Conference. They finished the season 6–6, 4–4 in AAC play to finish in sixth place. Despite being bowl eligible, Temple was not invited to a bowl game.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

    The 2015 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by third-year head coach Matt Rhule 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 10–4, 7–1 in American Athletic play to finish as champions of the East Division. They represented the East Division in the American Athletic Championship Game where they lost to Houston. They were invited to the Boca Raton Bowl where they lost to Toledo.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Tulane Green Wave football team</span> American college football season

    The 2016 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Green Wave played their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, and competed in the West Division of American Athletic Conference (AAC). They were led by first-year head coach Willie Fritz. They finished the season 4–8, 1–7 in American Athletic play to finish in last place in the West Division.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

    The 2016 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by fourth-year head coach Matt Rhule and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field. They were members of the East Division of the American Athletic Conference.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

    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.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 East Carolina Pirates football team</span> American college football season

    The 2020 East Carolina Pirates football team represented East Carolina University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Pirates, led by second-year head coach Mike Houston, played their home games at Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium as members of the American Athletic Conference.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

    The 2020 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by second-year head coach Rod Carey and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field, competing as a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

    The 2021 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by third-year head coach Rod Carey and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field, competing as a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

    The 2022 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and were led by 1st-year head coach Stan Drayton, competing as a member of the American Athletic Conference.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season</span> American college football season

    The 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season was the 154th season of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at its highest level of competition, the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The regular season began on August 26 and ended on December 9. The postseason began on December 15, and, aside from any all-star games that are scheduled, ended on January 8, 2024, with the College Football Playoff National Championship at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

    The 2023 Georgia Southern Eagles football team represented Georgia Southern University during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Eagles played their home games at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia, and competed in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. The team was coached by second-year head coach Clay Helton. The Georgia Southern Eagles football team drew an average home attendance of 21,543 in 2023.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Houston Cougars football team</span> American college football season

    The 2023 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston in the Big 12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars were led by Dana Holgorsen in his fifth season as their head coach. The Cougars played their home games at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Houston Cougars football team drew an average home attendance of 36,020 in 2023.

    The 2023 South Florida Bulls football team represented the University of South Florida (USF) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulls played their home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Bulls were led by first-year head coach Alex Golesh. This season was the tenth for the Bulls as members of the American Athletic Conference, and their 26th season overall. The South Florida Bulls football team drew an average home attendance of 37,944 in 2023.

    References

    1. "2023 FBS Attendance Trends". D1.ticker. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
    2. "2023 Temple Owls Schedule". FBSchedules.com.
    3. "2023 Temple Owls football schedule". owl sports.com. Temple University Athletics.
    4. "Staff Directory". Temple University Athletics. Retrieved January 20, 2023.