Temple Owls vs. Massachusetts Minutemen: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Temple Owls defeated Massachusetts Minutemen 42–10 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Temple Owls 42, Massachusetts Minutemen 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Temple Owls	6	18	0	12	42
Massachusetts Minutemen	9	0	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Evan Simon (Temple) — 248.0 yds · 6 TD · +1.12 EPA/play +28.05 EPA
• Gevani McCoy (Temple) — 28.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +0.73 EPA
• Grant Jordan (Massachusetts) — 6.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -0.56 EPA

Rushing

• Jay Ducker (Temple) — 128.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Rocko Griffin (Massachusetts) — 94.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA
• Brandon Rose (Massachusetts) — 16.0 yds -2.63 EPA

Receiving

• Jacquon Gibson (Massachusetts) — 12 rec · 132.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• JoJo Bermudez (Temple) — 7 rec · 87.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Ryder Kusch (Temple) — 3 rec · 14.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Evan Simon	Temple	25	76.0%	248	6	+1.12	+28.05
Gevani McCoy	Temple	4	75.0%	28	0	+0.18	+0.73
Grant Jordan	Massachusetts	2	100.0%	6	0	-0.28	-0.56
Brandon Rose	Massachusetts	39	56.4%	183	0	-0.16	-6.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Temple	Massachusetts
Plays	65	61
EPA / play	+0.424	-0.272
Total EPA	+27.56	-16.58
Success rate	52.3%	29.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.992	-0.165
Rush EPA / play	-0.034	-0.492
Yards	467	309

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Massachusetts	9	60	+5.13	Rush TD
Q1	Temple	12	90	+7.45	Pass TD
Q1	Massachusetts	8	63	+1.78	Field goal
Q1	Temple	3	0	-3.07	Punt
Q2	Massachusetts	5	23	-5.72	Fumble
Q2	Temple	3	41	+3.44	Pass TD
Q2	Massachusetts	9	74	-4.49	Ended
Q2	Temple	5	99	+7.30	Pass TD
Q2	Massachusetts	3	3	-1.99	Punt
Q2	Temple	3	7	-0.70	Punt
Q2	Massachusetts	3	-12	-1.16	Punt
Q2	Temple	5	48	+5.09	Pass TD
Q2	Massachusetts	4	18	-0.39	Punt
Q2	Temple	8	50	+2.13	Punt
Q3	Massachusetts	10	61	-4.71	Interception
Q3	Temple	13	80	+5.20	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Brandon Rose pass intercepted (-7.16 EPA)
2. Q2 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Brandon Rose rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-6.95 EPA)
3. Q2 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Fumble (-5.95 EPA)
4. Q2 · Temple Owls · Evan Simon pass to Terrez Worthy for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.89 EPA)
5. Q2 · Temple Owls · Evan Simon pass to Peter Clarke for a touchdown (29 yards) (+3.77 EPA)
6. Q2 · Temple Owls · Jay Ducker rushes for 55 yards (1st & 10) (+3.51 EPA)
7. Q1 · Temple Owls · Evan Simon pass to Peter Clarke for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.12 EPA)
8. Q2 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Rocko Griffin rushes for 41 yards (2nd & 4) (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Temple Owls controlled the final (42–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Evan Simon (Temple) — 248.0 yds, 6 TD.
• EPA edge: Temple at 0.424 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 Massachusetts Minutemen?

Temple Owls 42, Massachusetts Minutemen 10 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Temple Owls vs Massachusetts Minutemen?

Temple Owls won with a final score of 42–10.

Where can I find the Temple Owls vs Massachusetts Minutemen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762456.

Who led Temple Owls vs Massachusetts Minutemen in passing?

Evan Simon (Temple) led passers with 248.0 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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