It’s hard to gauge where a program stands when a new coach takes over and there is a significant roster overhaul. After the Temple Owls lost Matt Rhule, Phillip Walker and Haason Reddick, plus a recruiting class that was one of the worst in the nation, many felt a significant downfall was on the horizon.
The first year under Geoff Collins got off to a rocky start, but the Owls closed out the season winning four of their last five, including a bowl win over Florida International. The winning culture has stuck with Temple as the outgoing senior class set a school record for wins.