Daily News | Owls can’t see No. 22 Cincinnati, suffering a 23-3 rout at the Linc
Without a pair of key offensive pieces, Temple was unable to keep it close against No. 22-ranked Cincinnati and found itself on the latter end of a 23-3 final. The win moves the Bearcats one step closer to clinching its place in the American Athletic Conference championship.
“Go to give credit to Cincinnati,” said Temple head coach Stan Drayton. “They’re a nationally-ranked football team for a reason. ... We’re talking about a team that was in the [College Football Playoff] last year.” Temple’s was led by wide receiver Jordan Smith, who had five catches for 40 yards. That would’ve been good enough for fourth-best on Cincinnati’s sideline.E.J. Warner continues to show he could be the long-term answer at quarterback for TempleAfter a quiet previous three weeks, Owls outside linebacker Layton Jordan had a much-needed resurgence in the absence of defensive lineman Darian Varner. Jordan who finished with 2.
“The whole mantra for our defense is negative plays,” Drayton said. “Anytime we get a combination of those, we’re celebrating those for sure.”Temple’s performances against South Florida and Houston were fool’s gold. Those two defenses rank 11th and ninth respectively in total defense in the AAC. After averaging 45 points and 415 passing yards in those games, the Owls were held to 202 total yards against the Bearcats.
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