Temple Owls News

Colin Chase - Finds end zone on limited targets Chase reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 76 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 21-17 loss versus Army.

Impact Chase hauled in only two receptions against Army, but one was a big-time play resulting in a 67-yard touchdown. He's now recorded two consecutive games with a receiving touchdown and is continuing to build his status as a top target. The wideout has been a deep threat this season, averaging 24.5 yards per reception.

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Keveun Mason - Maintains steady role in loss Mason compiled 11 rushes for 57 yards and hauled in all two targets for 19 yards during Friday's 21-17 loss against Army.

Impact Mason was one of three players to share the backfield mix Friday, but he logged a team-high 11 carries. The touches appear to be split between him and Sam Brown, which is a positive sign given that Brown's return from injury risked cutting his workload. Mason will continue to see steady carries, but he has yet to find the end zone since the team's opener against Rhode Island.

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Sam Brown V - Logs 174 yards of total offense Brown tallied 10 rushes for 96 yards and gathered in their only target for 78 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 21-17 defeat against Army.

Impact Brown played a role in both the rushing and receiving departments, collecting 174 total yards. The running back hauled in a 78-yard touchdown on Temple's first offensive play of the game to extend his scoring streak to two games. He doesn't appear bothered by the undisclosed injury that kept him sidelined to begin the season, showing no signs of restriction. Momentum is high heading into a Week 5 matchup at South Florida, where he'll aim to continue replicating his offensive success.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ajani Sheppard - Splits reps with Smolik Sheppard split reps with Jaxon Smolik (foot) during Monday's practice and did not close the session with the first-team offense, 247Sports reports.

Impact In place of the injured Smolik, Sheppard started Saturday's game against the Army and flourished, completing 11 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns, nearly reaching 300 all-purpose yards by rushing for 48 on the ground. Even though Smolik seems to be making an adequate recovery, Sheppard splitting quarterback reps indicates that he still has a shot to be Temple's starting quarterback. Notably, Temple's first-team offense finished the session with a two-minute drill, and Sheppard was at QB, suggesting a legitimate chance he can start again next Saturday at South Florida in Week 5.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaxon Smolik - Splits reps in practice, may not be QB1 Smolik (foot) split reps with Ajani Sheppard during Monday's practice and did not close the session with the first-team offense, 247Sports reports.

Impact Smolik being able to complete reps is a positive step toward his recovery, given he has been inactive since suffering a foot injury in Week 3. Notably, Temple's practice ended with a two-minute drill with the first-team offense, and Sheppard was under center. Smolik's injury status and role will be worth monitoring before the Owls play at South Florida on Saturday. The former will be updated via the American Conference's availability report.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Cale Hellums has 3 TD runs to rally Army over Temple 21-17 in Owls' American Conference opener

Quarterback Cale Hellums rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns to lead Army over Temple 21-17 in the Owls’ American Conference opener

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Coen Logan - Doesn't play Friday Logan (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 21-17 loss to Army.

Impact Logan was questionable before the game, but the wideout didn't suit up, meaning he hasn't played since Week 1. His next chance to feature will come against USF in a Week 5 matchup on Oct. 3.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaxon Smolik - Doesn't play against Army Smolik (foot) did not play in Friday's 21-17 loss to Army.

Impact Smolik was spotted in full pads ahead of Friday's game but didn't draw the start as Ajani Sheppard started under center once again. He is dealing with a lingering foot issue and does not appear to be at 100 percent. He will aim to return against South Florida next Saturday, with hopes of reclaiming his starting job.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Ajani Sheppard - Gets start in Week 4 Sheppard is starting Friday's game against Army, according to OwlSports Update.

Impact Sheppard and Jason Smolik (foot) were spotted warming up in pads before the game, but the former has gotten the starting nod. This might mean Smolik isn't 100 percent ready to play, but it's also a reward for Sheppard after he tossed three touchdowns in relief in Week 3 against Toledo.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaxon Smolik - Not starting Friday Smolik (foot) is not starting Friday's game against Army, according to OwlSports Update.

Impact Smolik was warming up in pads before the game, but he won't get the start. Ajani Sheppard has gotten the nod instead.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaxon Smolik - Fully padded in warm-ups Smolik (foot) is warming up in full pads ahead of Friday's game against Army, Mike Livingston of The Temple News reports.

Impact Smolik was handed a questionable tag in the latest edition of the injury report, but seeing him warming up in full pads suggests he should be available at least in some capacity Friday. Ajani Sheppard was also warming up, so it seems the Owls' starter under center will be a true game-time decision.

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Kaegan Chambers - Out Friday Chambers (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Army.

Impact Chambers won't be an option for Temple's passing attack. The sophomore hasn't played this season, so his absence won't be felt.

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Kenedy Uzoma - Ruled out vs. Army Uzoma (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Army.

Impact Uzoma hasn't played for Temple this season, and he won't return to the active roster in Week 4. His next chance to play will come against USF on Saturday, Oct. 3, in a Week 5 matchup.

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Tylik Mitchell - Out Friday Mitchell (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Army.

Impact Mitchell hasn't played yet this season. The absence of the sophomore wideout won't have a big impact on most fantasy lineups.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reis Stocksdale - Cleared to play Friday Stocksdale (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against Army.

Impact Stocksdale didn't play in any of Temple's first games of the season, but the 5-foot-10 wideout is set to make his return to the WR rotation here. The senior had four catches for 23 yards in five games with Bowling Green in 2025.

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Coen Logan - Questionable for Week 4 Logan (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game against Army.

Impact Logan hasn't played since Week 1, when he logged nine snaps against Rhode Island. The freshman is buried on the WR depth chart, however, so his potential absence shouldn't cause a big shock in most lineups.

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Jaxon Smolik - Officially listed as questionable Smolik is questionable for Friday's game against Army.

Impact Smolik will be a game-time decision for Friday's contest, and while the questionable tag might be a bit concerning, he was expected to play earlier this week. The signal-caller left Temple's game against Toledo with an injury in Week 3 and didn't return, and if he's out, Ajani Sheppard would get the nod under center.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Colin Chase - Catches TD in overtime loss Chase gathered in 3 of 6 targets for 77 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-48 overtime loss to Toledo.

Impact After a quiet first two games, Chase was able to lead Temple's receiving corps, sparked by a 69-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter. While a majority of his yardage came on that single play, he has been one of the most reliable pass catchers this season in an Owls' passing offense that hasn't been as dominant as its rushing attack. With the quarterback situation seemingly uncertain for Week 4, he will look to remain a top target for Jaxon Smolik (foot) and Ajani Sheppard.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxon Smolik - Expected to be available Smolik (foot) is expected to be available for Temple according to head coach K.C. Keeler, per OwlSports Update.

Impact Smolik left Temple's game against Toledo with an injury in Week 3 and didn't return. Keeler said the quarterback "moved around" on Monday and he's looking to get him team reps in practice, but also said that he'll probably be available. If he's unable to go, expect Ajani Sheppard to play in his stead.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Keveun Mason - Totals 16 touches in OT loss Mason compiled 15 rushes for 49 yards and gathered in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 49-48 overtime defeat against Toledo.

Impact Even with Sam Brown returning, Mason logged a heavy workload, recording 15 carries on the ground. He couldn't find much success, gaining only 49 yards, but it is still promising that he maintained a steady share of the touches, considering Brown is the expected starter. The running back should continue to split work with Brown as the two look to become a formidable duo in the backfield for Temple.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Brown V - Two TDs in season debut Brown recorded 15 rushes for 109 yards and two touchdowns and caught all three targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-48 overtime loss versus Toledo.

Impact Brown made his team and season debut, impressing by surpassing 100 rushing yards and collecting two touchdowns on the ground. The running back wasn't limited even after a short absence, handling 15 carries with his longest run of the night going for 50 yards. Keveun Mason started in his stead to begin the year and also totaled 15 carries in this contest, so it appears that they will continue to split work moving forward.

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