CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Temple Owls defeated the Charlotte 49ers, 37-3, at a rain-soaked Jerry Richardson Stadium Friday night. A crowd of 13,105 braved the elements and watched the Owls improve to 4-0 (1-0 The American) on the season. Junior RB Jahad Thomas rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns and junior QB P.J. Walker threw two scores to redshirt senior WR Robby Anderson.
The defense was impressive all night and held the hosts scoreless in the second half. Junior DL Sharif Finchblocked a punt and Nate L.