2017 Temple Owls football team

2017 Temple Owls football

Conference	American Athletic Conference
Division	East Division
2017 record	0−0 (0–0 The American)
Head coach	Geoff Collins (1st season)
Offensive coordinator	Dave Patenaude (1st season)
Defensive coordinator	Taver Johnson (1st season)
Home stadium	Lincoln Financial Field (Capacity: 69,176)

2017 American Athletic Conference football standings
	Conf				Overall
Team		W		L		W		L
East Division
Cincinnati		0	–	0		0	–	0
Connecticut		0	–	0		0	–	0
East Carolina		0	–	0		0	–	0
South Florida		0	–	0		0	–	0
Temple		0	–	0		0	–	0
UCF		0	–	0		0	–	0
West Division
Houston		0	–	0		0	–	0
Memphis		0	–	0		0	–	0
Navy		0	–	0		0	–	0
SMU		0	–	0		0	–	0
Tulane		0	–	0		0	–	0
Tulsa		0	–	0		0	–	0
Championship: December 2, 2017
As of August 9, 2017; Rankings from AP Poll.

The 2017 Temple Owls football team will represent Temple University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls will be led by first-year head coach Geoff Collins and play their home games at Lincoln Financial Field. They are members of the East Division of the American Athletic Conference.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent^#	Site	TV
September 2	3:30 PM	at Notre Dame*	Notre Dame Stadium • South Bend, IN	NBC
September 9	3:30 PM	Villanova*	Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA (Mayor's Cup)	ESPN3
September 15	7:00 PM	UMass*	Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA	ESPNU
September 21	8:00 PM	at South Florida	Raymond James Stadium • Tampa, FL	ESPN
September 30	TBA	Houston	Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA	TBA
October 7	TBA	at East Carolina	Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium • Greenville, NC	TBA
October 14	TBA	Connecticut	Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA	TBA
October 21	12:00 PM	at Army*	Michie Stadium • West Point, NY	CBSSN
November 2	8:00 PM	Navy	Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA	ESPN
November 10	7:00 PM	at Cincinnati	Nippert Stadium • Cincinnati, OH	ESPN2
November 18	TBA	UCF	Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA	TBA
November 25	TBA	at Tulsa	H. A. Chapman Stadium • Tulsa, OK	TBA
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. ^#Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.

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Rankings

Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	Final
AP
Coaches	RV
CFP	Not released															Not released

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name	Position	Joined Staff
Geoff Collins	Head Coach	2017
Dave Patenaude	Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks	2017
Taver Johnson	Defensive Coordinator	2017
Ed Foley	Tight ends / Special Teams	2008
Tony Lucas	Running backs	2017
Stan Hixon	Wide receivers	2017
Chris Wiesehan	Offensive Line	2014
Andrew Thacker	Linebackers	2017
Jim Panagos	Defensive Line	2017
Cory Robinson	Defensive backs	2017
Tim Conner	Offensive Analyst	2017
Josh Linam	Defensive Analyst	2017
David Feeley	Head Strength & Conditioning Coach	2017
Adam DiMichele	Offensive Quality Control/Recruiting	2014

2017 Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for 2017 recruits
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Todd Centeio QB	West Palm Beach, FL	Dwyer High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	Jun 3, 2016
Todd Centeio QB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Griffin Sestili OL	Sewickley, PA	North Allegheny High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	260 lb (120 kg)	Jun 1, 2016
Griffin Sestili OL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Malik Burns DE	Marbury, MD	Lackey High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	Jan 14, 2017
Malik Burns DE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Audley Isaacs LB	Philadelphia, PA	Valley Forge Military Academy	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	May 6, 2016
Audley Isaacs LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Jeremy Jennings WR	Downingtown, PA	Downingtown East High School	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Jun 20, 2016
Jeremy Jennings WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Emil Moody TE	Philadelphia, PA	Neumann Goretti High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	Oct 8, 2016
Emil Moody TE	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Jadan Blue WR	Baltimore, MD	Peddie School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	Oct 24, 2016
Jadan Blue WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Arnold Ebiketie DL	Silver Spring, MD	Albert Einstein High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Jan 22, 2017
Arnold Ebiketie DL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Christian Braswell DB	Washington, D.C.	Friendship Collegiate Academy	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	161 lb (73 kg)	Jan 28, 2017
Christian Braswell DB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Ifeanyi Maijeh DL	Rockaway, NY	Poly Prep	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	261 lb (118 kg)	Jan 28, 2017
Ifeanyi Maijeh DL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
George Reid DB	Glenside, PA	Abington High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Jun 28, 2016
George Reid DB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Collin Washington DB	Philadelphia, PA	Central High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	Jul 15, 2016
Collin Washington DB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
James Makszin OL	Norwalk, CT	Norwalk High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	265 lb (120 kg)	Aug 14, 2016
James Makszin OL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Ty Mason DB	Silver Spring, MD	James Hubert Blake High School	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	172 lb (78 kg)	Jul 1, 2016
Ty Mason DB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
L'Jeron Holder WR	Manalapan, NJ	Manalapan High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	202 lb (92 kg)	Aug 10, 2016
L'Jeron Holder WR	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Mike Jones DB	Baltimore, MD	North Carolina Central	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	187 lb (85 kg)	Jan 1, 2017
Mike Jones DB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
Casey Williams LB	Philadelphia, PA	South Philadelphia High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Jan 30, 2016
Casey Williams LB	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: N/A 247Sports:
Chris Jimenez OL	Collegeville, PA	Perkiomen Valley High School	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	260 lb (120 kg)	Jul 30, 2016
Chris Jimenez OL	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports:
Overall recruiting rankings:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Temple Signee List 2017". Rivals.com. "2017 Player Signees – Temple". ESPN.com. "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

Game summaries

Notre Dame

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
0-2	2015	Notre Dame, 24–20

Temple Owls at Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Owls	0	0	0	0	0
Fighting Irish	0	0	0	0	0

at Notre Dame Stadium • South Bend, IN

Date: September 2, 2017
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TV: NBC

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Villanova

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
15-16-2	2012	Temple, 41–10

Villanova Wildcats at Temple Owls - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Wildcats	0	0	0	0	0
Owls	0	0	0	0	0

at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA

Date: September 9, 2017
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UMass

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
1-0	2015	Temple, 25-23

UMass Minutemen at Temple Owls - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Minutemen	0	0	0	0	0
Owls	0	0	0	0	0

at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA

Date: September 15, 2017
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South Florida

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
2-1	2016	Temple, 46-30

Temple Owls at South Florida Bulls - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Owls	0	0	0	0	0
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0

at Raymond James Stadium • Tampa, FL

Date: September 21, 2017
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TV: ESPN

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Houston

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
0-5	2015	Houston, 24-13

Houston Cougars at Temple Owls - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Cougars	0	0	0	0	0
Owls	0	0	0	0	0

at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA

Date: September 30, 2017
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East Carolina

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
6-8	2016	Temple, 37-10

Temple Owls at East Carolina Pirates - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Owls	0	0	0	0	0
Pirates	0	0	0	0	0

at Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium • Greenville, NC

Date: October 7, 2017
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UConn

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
12-5	2016	Temple, 21-0

Connecticut Huskies at Temple Owls - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Huskies	0	0	0	0	0
Owls	0	0	0	0	0

at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA

Date: October 14, 2017
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Army

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
7-5	2016	Army, 28-13

Temple Owls at Army Black Knights - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Owls	0	0	0	0	0
Black Knights	0	0	0	0	0

at Michie Stadium • West Point, NY

Date: October 21, 2017
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Navy

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
6-6	2016	Temple, 34-10

Navy Midshipmen at Temple Owls - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Midshipmen	0	0	0	0	0
Owls	0	0	0	0	0

at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA

Date: November 2/3, 2017
Game time: EST, Duration:
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TV: ESPN/ESPN2

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Cincinnati

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
11-7-1	2016	Temple, 34-13

Temple Owls at Cincinnati Bearcats - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Owls	0	0	0	0	0
Bearcats	0	0	0	0	0

at Nippert Stadium • Cincinnati, OH

Date: November 10, 2017
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TV: ESPN/ESPN2

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UCF

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
2-2	2016	Temple, 26-25

Central Florida Knights at Temple Owls - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Knights	0	0	0	0	0
Owls	0	0	0	0	0

at Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, PA

Date: November 18, 2017
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Tulsa

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
1-2	2014	Temple, 35-24

Temple Owls at Tulsa Golden Hurricane - Game Summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Owls	0	0	0	0	0
Golden Hurricanes	0	0	0	0	0

at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium • Tulsa, OK

Date: November 25, 2017
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References

↑ http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-17/2017-temple-owls-football-schedule.php

Temple Owls football
Venues	Vernon Park (?–1927) Temple Stadium (1928–1977) Veterans Stadium (1978–2002) Franklin Field (alternate, 1978–2002) Lincoln Financial Field (2003–present)
Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games Villanova (Mayor's Cup)
Culture & lore	Hooter T. Owl "T For Temple U"
People	Head coaches NFL draftees Statistical leaders
Seasons	1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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