Temple Owls @ Charlotte 49ers
Temple breaks loose in middle quarters, defeats Charlotte 49-14
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- — Evan Simon threw three touchdown passes, the Temple defense returned an interception and a fumble for touchdowns, and the Owls defeated Charlotte 49-14 on Saturday.
The score was 7-7 after one quarter, then Temple scored the next 42 points in the second and third quarters. The six-TD barrage included a 64-yard interception return by Adrian Laing, a 73-yard fumble return by Louis Frye and two of Simon's touchdown passes.
Simon was 15-for-22 passing for 194 yards. Jay Ducker had 114 yards rushing and scored one touchdown. The Owls' leading receiver was Kajiya Hollawayne, who caught five passes for 85 yards including a 46-yard touchdown connection with Simon.
Five players had more than 20 yards rushing for Charlotte, and the 49ers had 199 total rushing yards. Grayson Loftis had 108 yards passing with a touchdown and an interception.
Temple had a 384-357 advantage in total yards.
The game was Charlotte's homecoming.
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Game Information
Charlotte, NC
2025 Standings
| American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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