Temple Owls vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Temple Owls 61–14 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Temple Owls 14, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 61.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Temple Owls	2	6	12	0	14
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	9	12	6	18	61

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Johnny Langan (164) — 0.0 yds · +1.10 EPA/play +2.20 EPA
• Justin Lynch (218) — 0.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -1.09 EPA
• Noah Vedral (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -5.01 EPA

Rushing

• Isaih Pacheco (164) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
• Edward Saydee (218) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
• Noah Vedral (164) — 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Bo Melton (164) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA
• Aron Cruickshank (164) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Randle Jones (218) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Johnny Langan	164	2	50.0%	0	0	+1.10	+2.20
Justin Lynch	218	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.55	-1.09
Noah Vedral	164	24	58.3%	0	1	-0.21	-5.01
TEAM	218	1	0.0%	0	0	-7.41	-7.41
D'Wan Mathis	218	22	36.4%	0	0	-0.55	-12.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TEM	RUTG
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	164	1	0	+1.06	Ended
Q1	164	4	0	+1.28	Rush TD
Q1	218	1	0	-6.33	Interception
Q1	218	1	0	+0.88	Punt
Q1	164	5	0	-2.19	Ended
Q1	218	3	0	-2.93	Ended
Q1	218	3	0	-3.52	Punt
Q1	164	3	0	-2.78	Field goal
Q1	218	3	0	-2.87	Ended
Q1	164	4	0	+1.04	Ended
Q1	164	3	0	-2.27	Ended
Q1	218	0	0	—	Safety
Q1	218	2	0	-1.63	Ended
Q1	164	5	0	-0.89	Ended
Q2	218	2	0	-0.07	Ended
Q2	218	5	0	-1.20	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Temple Owls · Max Melton 46 Yd Interception Return (Valentino Ambrosio Kick) (-7.41 EPA)
2. Q1 · Temple Owls · D'Wan Mathis pass intercepted (-6.33 EPA)
3. Q1 · Temple Owls · Barry,Adam punt 38 yards to the RUT39, out of bounds PENALTY RUT Roughing The Kicker (Melton,Max) 15 yards from TEM23 to TEM38, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. (+4.23 EPA)
4. Q2 · Temple Owls · D'Wan Mathis pass complete to Randle Jones for 38 yds to the Rutgr 28 for a 1ST down (+3.81 EPA)
5. Q1 · Temple Owls · Valentino Ambrosio kickoff for 57 yds (+3.75 EPA)
6. Q2 · Temple Owls · D'Wan Mathis sacked by Olakunle Fatukasi for a loss of 7 yards to the Temp 22 D'Wan Mathis fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Ifeanyi Maijeh , return for 0 yards (-3.33 EPA)
7. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Noah Vedral pass complete to Aaron Young for 14 yds to the Temp 12 for a 1ST down (+3.25 EPA)
8. Q2 · Temple Owls · Edward Saydee 11 Yd Run (Samir Gardner Kick) (+2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (61–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Johnny Langan (164) — yds.
• EPA edge: TEM at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Temple Owls vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Temple Owls 14, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 61 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Temple Owls vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 14–61.

Where can I find the Temple Owls vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282822.

Who led Temple Owls vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Johnny Langan (164) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Temple Owls at Rutgers Scarlet Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.