Temple Owls vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Temple Owls 36–7 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Temple Owls 7, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 36.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Temple Owls	0	0	0	6	7
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	6	0	21	36

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 196.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +3.06 EPA
• E.J. Warner (Temple) — 215.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.24 EPA/play -10.45 EPA

Rushing

• Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 165.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Joquez Smith (Temple) — 45.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 26.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Dante Wright (Temple) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +1.92 EPA
• JaQuae Jackson (Rutgers) — 4 rec · 95.0 yds +2.20 EPA
• David Martin-Robinson (Temple) — 4 rec · 58.0 yds +1.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gavin Wimsatt	Rutgers	22	40.9%	196	1	+0.14	+3.06
E.J. Warner	Temple	43	46.5%	215	1	-0.24	-10.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Temple	Rutgers
Plays	66	72
EPA / play	-0.214	+0.085
Total EPA	-14.11	+6.12
Success rate	34.8%	45.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.243	+0.139
Rush EPA / play	-0.159	+0.061
Yards	298	451

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Temple	3	0	-3.30	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	10	55	-1.35	Fumble
Q1	Temple	6	22	-0.57	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	4	57	+4.36	Pass TD
Q1	Temple	3	4	-2.74	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	8	36	-0.74	Field goal
Q2	Temple	7	30	-1.07	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	8	70	+1.97	Field goal
Q2	Temple	12	57	+2.85	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	5	30	-0.70	Ended
Q3	Rutgers	5	14	-2.40	Punt
Q3	Temple	13	75	-0.75	Ended
Q3	Rutgers	3	3	-2.11	Punt
Q3	Temple	3	3	-3.28	Punt
Q3	Rutgers	6	19	-1.90	Punt
Q3	Temple	7	61	+5.01	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass intercepted (-5.62 EPA)
2. Q4 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Dante Wright for a touchdown (9 yards) (+5.0 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to JaQuae Jackson for 61 yards (2nd & 20) (+4.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass intercepted (-4.02 EPA)
5. Q3 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner pass to Zae Baines for 21 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.33 EPA)
6. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Samuel Brown V for 27 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.32 EPA)
7. Q3 · Temple Owls · E.J. Warner — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.94 EPA)
8. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Ja'shon Benjamin for a touchdown (33 yards) (+2.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (36–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 196.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Rutgers at 0.085 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 7, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 36 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Temple Owls vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 7–36.

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=401520210.

Who led Temple Owls vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in passing?

Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) led passers with 196.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

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.