Entering Saturday’s game against East Carolina, there was optimism that Temple could soar to its first bowl game since 2019. That will have to wait another week, as the Owls found themselves on the losing end of a 45-14 rout at Lincoln Financial Field that snapped their two-game winning streak.

The East Carolina Pirates host the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in the season opener. Monday's matchup is the first of the season for the squads.

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The Pirates gashed the Owls for 75 yards in just six plays in the opening drive. Quarterback Katin Houser threw 35 yards to wide receiver Anthony Smith to get to Temple’s nine-yard line. Houser finished the drive with a seven-yard pass to wide receiver Yannick Smith, giving ECU a 7-0 lead less than two minutes into the game.

Katin Houser threw two touchdown passes and East Carolina scored the final 31 points in a 45-14 romp over Temple on Saturday. Houser tossed a 7-yard touchdown pass to Yannick Smith on the seventh play from scrimmage for a 7-0 lead.

A well-rested East Carolina football team enters the City of Brotherly Love this weekend, where a not-so-welcoming American Conference foe awaits.

Temple Football is riding a two-game win streak and would become bowl eligible with a win against East Carolina on Saturday.