PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple coach Steve Addazio can see the Owls making progress, even as the wins have dried up.
The Owls’ 3-2 start, which included the program’s first Big East winning streak, has faded with three straight losses.
They suffered a second-half collapse against Rutgers, were dominated from the start in a 30-point loss to Pittsburgh, then had a first-half tight battle turn into a rout in last week’s 45-17 loss to Louisville.
Temple’s three early victories put them in a position to still qualify for a bowl — with the season quickly winding down and no wiggle room for another loss. The Owls (3-5, 2-3 Big East) will try to get their season back on track Saturday against Cincinnati (6-2, 2-1) at Lincoln Financial Field.
