Robert Henry runs for 178 yards in leading UTSA over Temple 51-27

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Chris Carpenter returns kickoff 97 yards for UTSA TD

UTSA's Chris Carpenter takes the kickoff and returns it 97 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter.

Nov 23, 2024, 04:38 am

SAN ANTONIO -- — Robert Henry ran for 178 yards on 16 carries and he scored two touchdowns as UTSA unloaded on Temple late for a 51-27 victory on Friday night in a game of big plays.

UTSA (6-5, 4-3 American Athletic Conference), which became bowl eligible, has won nine straight home contests and 17 of 18.

Henry scored on a 40-yard touchdown run on the Roadrunners' first possession. UTSA pushed the lead to 14-3 early in the second quarter when quarterback Owen McCown ran 75 yards to the end zone. It was 21-10 after Chris Carpenter returned a kickoff 97 yards.

McCown threw for 220 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. He also had 75 yards rushing on six carries and a touchdown.

Evan Simon threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns and two interceptions for Temple (3-8, 2-5). His 61-yard touchdown pass to Dante Wright reduced Temple's deficit to 31-24. Wright caught five passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns.

The Roadrunners won the only previous meeting with the Owls, 49-34, last season in what was their inaugural AAC game.

UTSA played all four FBS teams with the nickname Owls (Florida Atlantic, Kennesaw State, Rice and Temple) this season — only losing to Rice.

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