The Temple Owls aim to bounce back from a tough loss to UConn as they prepare to face a struggling Tulsa team. After a bye week, quarterback Evan Simon’s return from a shoulder injury could be key to the Owls’ success. Head coach Stan Drayton has been cautious with Simon’s recovery, evaluating his readiness leading up to the game. Temple has performed better offensively with Simon, averaging 26.3 points compared to 11.3 with junior Forrest Brock. With a kickoff set for 2 p.m. on ESPN+, the Owls are favored for the first time this season against an opponent with significant defensive struggles.
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- Temple has averaged 26.3 points and 328 total yards per game with Simon starting.
- Against FBS opponents, Tulsa’s defense ranks No. 123 in points allowed (36/game) and No. 116…