Navy Key: Stop the run
Temple employs a power rushing attack with play-action pass mixed in. The Owls feature a solid one-two punch of tailbacks Jahad Thomas and Ryquell Armstead, who have rushed for 856 and 842 yards, respectively, while totaling 25 touchdowns between them. If Thomas and Armstead are getting big chunks of yardage, it enables the Owls to throw on their terms. Quarterback Phillip Walker has done a masterful job of keeping opponents off-balance by faking the handoff to Thomas or Armstead and throwing downfield. Inside linebacker Micah Thomas will play a key role as Navy attempts to stuff the run and force Temple into obvious passing situations.