Sheppard's late TD run pushes Temple past previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13
Ajani Sheppard ran for 87 yards and threw a touchdown pass as Temple ended South Florida’s 4-0 start.
- Quarterback Ajani Sheppard led Temple to a 17-13 victory over previously unbeaten South Florida on Saturday, breaking through for a 34-yard touchdown run with 3:08 remaining.
- Sheppard's scoring run capped a 10-play, 96-yard fourth-quarter drive that consumed 5:24 of clock, moving Temple to 2-3 in the American Conference.
- Sheppard finished with 87 rushing yards and 92 passing yards, while JoJo Bermudez added a 24-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.
- South Florida quarterback Michael Van Buren threw for 205 yards, yet the Bulls' final comeback bid stalled after a fumble at their own 38-yard line.
- Temple hosts Connecticut on Saturday to continue its American Conference campaign, while South Florida travels to UTSA next Thursday at the Alamodome.
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TAMPA (USF) - South Florida entered Saturday night’s primetime clash with Temple (2-3; 1-0 American) one of 22 unbeaten teams in FBS football and the only one in The American. Another strong defensive effort and second half rally put the Bulls (4-1; 1-1 American) in position to keep the win streak going, but a late [...]
Takeaways: USF’s mistakes show large in loss to Temple
After four weeks of wobbling to wins, the wheels came off for USF in its 17-13 loss against Temple University Saturday. The Bulls slow start ultimately doomed them, as sloppy play held South Florida back in every facet of the game. For Bulls coach Brian Hartline, the concept is simple – USF can’t seem to […]
Temple Stuns Unbeaten South Florida With 96-Yard Late Drive
TAMPA, Fla. — South Florida entered Saturday night as the only undefeated team left in the American Athletic Conference, but a late defensive collapse handed the Bulls their first defeat of the season in a 17-13 loss to Temple. The setback in front of 36,349 fans at Raymond James Stadium snapped South Florida’s nine-game home […] Temple Stuns Unbeaten South Florida With 96-Yard Late Drive
Sheppard’s late TD run pushes Temple past previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Ajani Sheppard broke loose on a 34-yard touchdown run with 3:08 remaining to help Temple knock off previously unbeaten South Florida 17-13 on Saturday night.
Sheppard's late TD run pushes Temple past previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13
Quarterback Ajani Sheppard breaks loose on a 34-yard touchdown run with just over three minutes left to help Temple defeat previously unbeaten South Florida 17-13 on Saturday night
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