Total Yards
Maryland195
Temple429
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Temple at Maryland
Sep 15, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 3
Away
Temple
American Athletic
Final Score
35 - 14
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Maryland
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland63
Temple264
Rushing Yards
Maryland132
Temple165
Turnovers
Maryland2
Temple1
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature77°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Maryland23:27
Temple36:33
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Temple pulls away from Maryland 35-14
Temple defeated Maryland 35-14 in Week 3 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 429-195 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Temple set the terms early in a game that finished 35-14. Todd Centeio pass complete to Freddie Johnson for 36 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Temple the first major swing.
Temple's box score carried the story: 429 total yards, 165 rushing yards, and 264 passing yards. Maryland finished with 195 total yards, including 132 on the ground and 63 through the air.
Temple converted 6-17 on third down, went 2-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Temple led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Anthony Russo pass complete to Kenny Yeboah for 47 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Todd Centeio pass complete to Freddie Johnson for 36 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 7-0 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Rob Ritrovato run for 2 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 21-7 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Freddie Booth-Lloyd run for 1 yd for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 14-0 over Maryland).
Interception Return Touchdown
Anthony Russo pass intercepted for a TD Darnell Savage Jr. return for 23 yds for a TD MARYLAND Penalty, delay of game (-5 Yards) to the Temp 8 (Joseph Petrino KICK) (Temple led 14-7 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Russo pass complete to Kenny Yeboah for 47 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 28-7 over Maryland).
Blocked Punt
Connor Bowler punt blocked by Jesse Aniebonam blocked by Jesse Aniebonam Jesse Aniebonam return for 27 yds for a TD (Joseph Petrino KICK) (Temple led 28-14 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-14
Temple defeated Maryland.
Total yards
429-195
Temple held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
165
Temple averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
264
Temple averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Temple's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 195 | 429 |
| Passing Yards | 63 | 264 |
| Rushing Yards | 132 | 165 |
| First Downs | 11 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-12 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-21 | 16-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 52 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 23:27 | 36:33 |