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Simon's 5 TDs lead Temple past Tulsa in 38–37 OT thriller

Evan Simon threw his 21st touchdown of the season in overtime — remaining interception-free — as Temple edged Tulsa 38–37 on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for a touchdown in win Smith tallied eight carries for 74 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 10 yards during Saturday's 27-21 win against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Smith had one of his most productive games of the season Saturday, averaging almost 10 yards per carry while scoring his second touchdown of the season. He is the backup behind Jay Ducker, but his eight carries ties a season-high.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Simon, Smith rally Temple in second half for 27-21 win over UTSA

Evan Simon threw two touchdown passes and Hunter Smith had a long touchdown run as Temple dominated the second half for a 27-21 win over UTSA in the American Athletic Conference op...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Records first touchdown of season Smith posted eight rushes for 80 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-7 victory over Howard.

Impact Smith didn't get much work in the Owls' season opener, but took advantage of his opportunity this week, averaging ten yards per carry and finding the end zone. The senior brings a lot of experience after spending the last five years at Louisiana Monroe, but is clearly just fighting for the backup role.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Simon throws 3 TD passes, Temple gets first back-to-back wins since 2021 with 55-7 rout over Howard

Evan Simon throws three touchdown passes, leading Temple to a 55-7 victory over Howard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Agrees to join Temple Smith announced via social media that he has committed to joining Temple for the 2025 season.

Impact Smith missed all of the 2024 season for unknown reasons after he was poised to be the lead back for the ULM. The last time the junior running back played he totaled 94 carries for 507 yards and three touchdowns across 12 games during the 2023 campaign.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on two-deep Smith is no longer listed on the Warhawks' two-deep ahead of their Week 2 clash with UAB.

Impact Smith didn't log a carry or reception in Week 1 despite being listed as UL-Monroe's starting running back. Now, he's no longer on the two deep whatsoever. It's a curious situation, but Smith doesn't appear as if he'll be involved in this offense in the near future.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No touches in opener Smith didn't log a carry or reception during Thursday's 30-14 win over Jackson St.

Impact Smith was listed as UL-Monroe's starting running back, but he didn't receive a touch in the team's season opener. Instead, Ahmad Hardy logged 19 carries for 103 yards while James Jones rushed nine times for 54 yards.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lone positive in rout Smith totaled 17 rushes for 74 yards and didn't reel in his lone target during Saturday's 35-3 defeat against Mississippi.

Impact Smith was the primary source of offense for ULM, accounting for more yards on the ground than Jiya Wright had through the air. Through 11 appearances, Smith has racked up 497 rushing yards and three touchdowns while adding eight receptions for 71 yards.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Middling against Arkansas State Smith totaled 13 carries for 60 yards during Saturday's 34-24 loss versus Arkansas State. He added one catch for nine yards.

Impact After being held to fewer than 25 rushing yards and no more than seven carries in three consecutive games, Smith led the Louisiana-Monroe backfield with 13 carries and 60 rush yards. Though Saturday's workload was encouraging, expect the carry distribution to remain fluid for next week's matchup with Southern Miss.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE