Temple holds off South Florida 17-13 in Tampa for first road win

Temple defeated South Florida 17-13 on October 3, 2026, marking the Owls' first road victory in primetime since 2019. Quarterback Ajani Sheppard scored the decisive touchdown with a 34-yard run late in the fourth quarter. South Florida, which had started the season 4-0, struggled offensively, scoring only 13 points after a 10-point swing gave them the lead briefly. The Bulls managed only 205 passing yards and 114 rushing yards, while Temple's defense held strong in the final moments of the game. South Florida will look to rebound on October 7 against UTSA, while Temple hopes to build on this momentum next week against UConn.

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