ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Battling a resilient FIU squad in a defensive slugfest, Temple managed to never surrender its early lead as the Owls fought their way to a 28-3 victory over the Panthers at the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl in St. Petersburg, Fla. The group effort from Temple's defense paved the way for late offensive success, as the former compiled a bowl-record 7.5 sacks and season-high three turnovers in the win.
Keys to the Game
> Following both offenses suffering through rough starts, Temple QB Frank Nutile and company put together the game's initial scoring drive to open the second quarter.