Pennsylvania Colleges
Temple Football Position Preview; Special Teams
June 9, 2026 | Mike Livingston
In the last part of our series previewing every position on Temple’s roster, it’s time to dive into special teams. The Owls’ special teams unit could prove to be one of the most pivotal pieces of the team this coming season, from a guy who has turned himself into one of the biggest leaders in […]
Michael Schalachter of Downingtown East High Commits to Villanova
June 8, 2026 | Chloe Conwell
With 10 Division 1 Offers, Schalachter chooses the Wildcats. Michael Schlachter committed to continue his athletic career at Villanova University on Wednesday evening. The 6’4 standout 2027 tight end of Downingtown East High School made his commitment the day after announcing Villanova’s offer, having racked up 10 Division 1 offers from schools such as […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Safety
June 8, 2026 | Mike Livingston
At the backline of Temple’s defense, one can find what, in all likelihood, is the most contentious position on the roster, in a good way. Temple’s safety room is overflowing at the brim with talent. With five players who could very well hold the two starting spots come week one when Rhode Island comes into […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Cornerback
June 8, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Coming off a season where they ranked third in the American Conference in passing defense, Temple is looking to regroup and replenish its cornerback group in a hurry. The Owls notably lost Jaylen Castleberry, Charles Calhoun, and Dontae Pollard all to graduation in the offseason, but did retain Adrian Laing, who led the team in […]
Temple Continues South Jersey Pipeline with Commitment from Millville’s Jaden Days
June 8, 2026 | Mike Livingston
K.C. Keeler and company continued a busy start to the week on Monday afternoon when Jaden Days announced he’d be committing to the Owls. Days, who is listed at the athlete position, committed to the Owls as a safety and stands 6-foot, weighs 190 pounds, coming from Millville High School. The Millville, New Jersey, product […]
Temple Doubles 2027 Recruiting Class in 24 Hours With Two New Recruits
June 8, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Owls Grab Blazing South Jersey Defensive Back/Receiver Temple added Rancocas Valley wide receiver Mikey McQueen to its 2027 recruiting class on Sunday. McQueen, a 6-foot-4, 188-pound receiver, garnered offers from the Owls along with Penn State, Syracuse, James Madison, and others. His commitment comes just two days after McQueen visited 10th and Diamond back on […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Linebacker
June 8, 2026 | Mike Livingston
The heart of Temple’s defense is looking like one of the most talented spots on the Owls roster as the 2026 season approaches, and without a doubt, the most talented spot on the Owl defense. Looking into the past, nearly every signature Temple team had one thing in common: a strong, hard-hitting, and gritty corps […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep9: Did PSU Dodge Trouble w/ Coleman & Are Super Conferences Coming?
June 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
Money is the name of the game in college athletics and the guys take on a bevy of topics. Should congress and politicians get involved? Will the SEC and Big Ten form a super conference or league? Will this model survive? Why are the big boys crying poverty? Will a 24 team playoff kill the […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Defensive Line
June 5, 2026 | Mike Livingston
A huge part of the Temple pass rush, which may have proved to be the most exciting unit on the field during spring practices, was the Owls’ defensive line. Despite a lack of proven talent, Temple’s front three is a spot that may end up progressing more than any other position on the team in […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Offensive Line
June 4, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Coming into the spring practice sprint, the offensive line was perhaps the cloudiest position on the Temple roster, with numerous question marks and unproven talents across the trench for the Owls. Nonetheless, as the Owls emerge out of March and April and look forward to fall camp, things seem a bit clearer on how the […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Tight End
June 1, 2026 | Mike Livingston
When the “Tight End U” moniker is issued, it usually goes out to the usual suspects such as Penn State, Iowa, or Georgia. While Temple may not be producing H-backs at that high a clip just yet, they could certainly be on their way if the 2026 season looks anything like 2025 did under Tyler […]
Former Owl Tyler Matekavich Added To College Football HOF 2027 Ballot
June 1, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Former Temple linebacker Tyler Matakevich has been added to the ballot for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame. If elected, he’d be just the second Owls player ever elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, joining running back Paul Palmer, who was elected back in 2018. Three coaches, Glenn “Pop” Warner (1951), Ray […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Wide Receiver
June 1, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Wide Receiver is a position for Temple Football that many can view with both excitement and hesitation. With a top-heavy group of standout names, the Owls’ wide receiver group sees a steady drop-off in proven production as one looks up and down its depth chart. While a lot of names may not have made strides […]
Temple grabs second commit for the class of ’27
June 1, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple once again added to its offense with its second verbal commit of the 2027 cycle last week when Hun School’s Collin Walls pledged his commitment via his X account. Walls, a 6-foot-5, 240-pound tight end, is scheduled for an official visit with the Owls between June 12 and 14, where he’ll presumably meet tight […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Runningback
May 18, 2026 | Mike Livingston
In the second part of our series previewing every position on Temple’s roster, it’s a position that is emerging as one of the most promising and depth-filled on the Owls’ roster in 2026: running back. Two impactful freshmen and a transfer who showed flashes of promise during the spring are just the tip of the […]
Temple to Host UConn for 2026 Homecoming on Oct. 10
May 18, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple football announced the date and opponent for their 2026 homecoming game Monday morning, which will take place Saturday, October 10th, when UConn comes to Lincoln Financial Field. The Owls are 15-5 on homecoming since 2006, though notably dropping the contest in a heartbreaker to Navy, 32-31. Temple took a Midshipmen team that finished the […]
CFP to 24, PSU Recruiting & Did Someone mention Franklin & Kiffin: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 EP8
May 15, 2026 | Billy Splain
The BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast gang talks about everything from Penn State’s run on recruiting to the college football playoff expansion talk. Does Drew Allar really have to forget everything he was taught at Penn State? What defines a mobile quarterback anyway in this era? James Franklin gave an interview with Adam Breneman that raised some […]
Temple Lands First 2027 Commit
May 4, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple football has received its first commitment of the 2027 class, as Pleasantville High School’s Ta’Kiesse Barnes verbally pledged to the Owls Monday afternoon. Barnes, who stands 5’11”, 185 pounds, and hails from nearby Pleasantville, NJ, is listed at the athlete position, where he’s played numerous roles for the Greyhounds. “What makes Ta’Kiesse special is […]
Temple Football Position Preview; Quarterback
May 4, 2026 | Mike Livingston
As the thick of the college football offseason comes into full swing, and with two months of live practice now in the past, it’s time to break down Temple football’s roster position by position, and player by player, starting behind center. The Owls will come into fall camp with a quarterback battle still very much […]
Terry Smith Throws More Daggers & BW Game Caps Spring Ball: BlueWhite Tailgate Podcast S3 Ep 7
May 1, 2026 | Billy Splain
The BlueWhite Game has come and gone for Penn State as well as the NFL draft. What. impressions did we walk away from after the Spring session has marinated in our minds a bit. Drew Allar is with the Steelers, will he succeed? Terry Smith continues to throw daggers and be the truth teller of […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Rapid Reaction BlueWhite Game
April 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State puts on the annual BlueWhite Game (cough) practice. The first edition under Matt Campbell. Frank Bodani, Mike Gross. and Andrew Kalista give their thoughts on the day and what the guys and coach said in the media room after the day. Let us know your thoughts on the spring session and where the […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 EP6: Blue-White Game Expectations, Recruiting, QB room & the Draft.
April 22, 2026 | Billy Splain
The climax of spring football is here as the BlueWhite Game nears. What will this year’s edition look like? Mike and Frank discuss their ideas. We hear from coach Matt Campbell about the growth at the QB position for the most important room in the building and why hosting the BWG was an important event […]
BWT S3 Ep5: Does Penn State’s Athletic Department Needs a Reset & Dave Jones Talks NCAA Hoops
April 9, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State is having trouble breaking through in some of their sports. Does that mean the athletic department needs a reset? Long time PSU. and National columnist Dave Jones joins the show to talk a wide range of topics including NCAA hoops and why Penn State can’t find the money to support basketball. Just […]
Temple Football Practice Notebook + Depth Chart Update (4/7)
April 7, 2026 | Mike Livingston
NORTH PHILADELPHIA – Temple kicked off its final week of spring practices Tuesday afternoon at Edberg-Olson Hall with some new sets and new drills as it prepares for Saturday’s annual Cherry & White scrimmage. The Owls followed up Saturday’s scrimmage with some new sets and a couple of new drills as the offense and defense […]
Temple Football Practice Notebook (4/4)
April 4, 2026 | Mike Livingston
NORTH PHILADELPHIA – With just a week left in the spring practice sprint, Temple appears to have pushed things into a new gear. The Owls took to the field for a scrimmage Saturday afternoon, and energy seemed high from the jump. What was the most energetic practice of the spring may also have been the […]
Joseph, Diaz Anchor Rebuilt OLB Room for Temple
April 2, 2026 | Mike Livingston
NORTH PHILADELPHIA – No position group offers a clearer window into how Temple is settling into year two under K.C. Keeler than outside linebacker. In year one under Keeler and an entirely new coaching staff, Temple’s outside linebacker room was shaky at best. Outside linebackers coach Chris Ratiano made the best of what he could […]
Temple Football Practice Notebook (3/30)
March 31, 2026 | Mike Livingston
NORTH PHILADELPHIA – With just two weeks remaining in the spring practice cycle, Owls head coach K.C. Keeler remarked that his squad had its worst practice of the slate so far. That’s not saying much. “I thought the first nine practices and the scrimmage on Saturday were really good,” said Keeler. “Disappointed today. This is […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep 5: Wrestling Recap & Spring Ball Kick-Off
March 27, 2026 | Billy Splain
An exciting week for Penn State athletics as the men’s hockey team drops the puck in Albany and they claim the NCAA Wrestling Championship with four individuals bringing home belts. Frank Bodani breaks down his trip to Cleveland, while Mike and Andrew discuss pro day. Lots to talk about on the turf in Holuba as […]
Temple Football Practice Notebook (3/21)
March 21, 2026 | Mike Livingston
NORTH PHILADELPHIA – Temple wrapped up its second week of spring practices Saturday morning with its first live contact and scrimmages of the season. After a chippy week of practices on Tuesday and Thursday, both sides played fast-paced and excitable brands of football at an impressive pace for the first live play. Some of the […]
Temple’s tight ends emerge as the backbone of a rising offense
March 19, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Tight end may have just become Temple football’s most impactful position, with two ramifying players on the line of scrimmage and one boisterous voice in the locker room. Spearheaded by senior tight end Peter Clarke, the Owls’ tight end room has become a focal point of the Temple offense over the past two seasons. On […]
