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Rutgers at Temple
Sep 17, 2022 • Completed
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten

Final Score
16 - 14

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Rutgers edges Temple 16-14
Rutgers defeated Temple 16-14 in Week 3 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 201-264 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 16-14. Jude McAtamney 45 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 201 total yards, 142 rushing yards, and 59 passing yards. Temple finished with 264 total yards, including 49 on the ground and 215 through the air.
Rutgers converted 4-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Rutgers led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jude McAtamney 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jude McAtamney 45 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 3-7 over Temple).
Rushing Touchdown
Quincy Patterson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Rory Bell KICK) (Temple led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Interception Return Touchdown
Shaquan Loyal 43 Yd Interception Return (Jude McAtamney Kick) (Temple led 7-10 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jude McAtamney 25 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 13-7 over Temple).
Field Goal Good
Jude McAtamney 38 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 16-7 over Temple).
Passing Touchdown
E.J. Warner pass complete to Jordan Smith for 47 yds for a TD, (Rory Bell KICK) (Temple led 14-16 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
16-14
Rutgers defeated Temple.
Total yards
201-264
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
142
Rutgers averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
59
Rutgers averaged 3.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-14
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-15
Temple's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Temple | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 264 | 201 |
| Passing Yards | 215 | 59 |
| Rushing Yards | 49 | 142 |
| First Downs | 13 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-15 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-6 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 9-80 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-32 | 10-17 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 28:12 | 31:48 |