HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Who would have predicted that Rutgers at Temple would end up being this season’s first marquee football matchup in the Big East?
A larger-than-normal college crowd is expected in Philadelphia on Saturday when the Owls (3-2, 2-0) host the No. 19 Scarlet Knights (6-0, 3-0) for a share of first place in the conference. And while it may not be Florida-LSU, it could be an important game for this conference and region.
“I think it’s real important,” Temple coach Steve Addazio said. “We’re going to represent Northeast and Big East football. “
That seems a bit ironic for a program reinstated to the Big East this season after being evicted in 2004 due to poor attendance, bad facilities and failing to field a competitive team.
