ANNAPOLIS - Temple dropped its season opener to Navy, 31-29, Saturday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Owls fall to 0-1, 0-1 in the American Athletic Conference play while the Midshipmen improve to 2-2, 2-0 in the AAC.
How it happened
First Quarter
The Midshipmen received the ball to open the game and marched down the field for a 17-play touchdown drive that ended in a one-yard TD run on fourth and goal. The Owls responded with a successful opening drive of their own highlighted by six completions by quarterback Anthony Russo, three of those being to wide receiver Branden Mack for 45 yards.