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Temple Rallies Past UTSA for 27-21 Win in AAC Opener

A halftime switch to on-field play-calling preceded a 219-yard surge highlighted by an interception-to-touchdown sequence.

Overview

  • Evan Simon threw touchdowns to JoJo Bermudez and Peter Clarke as Temple overturned a 14-3 halftime deficit.
  • One play after Jamere Jones intercepted Owen McCown, Hunter Smith ripped a 54-yard touchdown run to give Temple its first lead.
  • UTSA produced 41 fourth-quarter yards with two turnovers on downs and a red-zone interception that was batted at the line.
  • McCown finished 25-of-37 for 234 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, while FBS rushing leader Robert Henry was held to 42 yards on 12 carries.
  • Temple amassed 219 second-half yards after offensive coordinator Tyler Walker moved from the booth to the sideline, improving to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in AAC play as UTSA fell to 2-3 and 0-1.