Temple defeats Rhode Island in season opener at Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Temple secured a 38-14 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday during the Owls' season opener in Philadelphia. Keveun Mason led the offense with 158 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including scores in both the first and third quarters. The Temple defense contributed two interception returns for touchdowns, provided by Jamarcus Pierre in the first half and Tyree Alualu in the fourth quarter. Rhode Island quarterback Tyler Budge recorded 195 passing yards and two total touchdowns in the loss, while Marquis Buchanan added 137 yards on 10 receptions. This meeting marked the first matchup between the two programs since 1975. Rhode Island prepares to face Elon next Saturday, while Temple hosts Penn State.
- •Keveun Mason rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Temple scored two pick-6 touchdowns to secure a 38-14 win.
- •Tyler Budge threw for 195 yards and accounted for two touchdowns for Rhode Island.
- •Marquis Buchanan recorded 137 receiving yards on 10 catches.
- •Temple will host Penn State next Saturday.
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Keveun Mason had 158 yards, 2TDs and Temple adds two pick-6 scores in 38-14 win over Rhode Island
"Keveun Mason rushed for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns and the Owls added two pick-6 scores as Temple beat Rhode Island 38-14 on Saturday in the Owls' season opener. Mason scored on a 1-yard run late in the first half for a 24-14 lead then added a 3-yard score with a minute left in the third quarter to give the Owls a 31-14 advantage. Tyree Alualu returned an interception 63 yards for a score midway through the fourth quarter to put the game away.
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