Howard Bison vs. Temple Owls: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Temple Owls defeated Howard Bison 55–7 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Howard Bison 7, Temple Owls 55.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Howard Bison	0	6	0	0	7
Temple Owls	18	9	12	9	55

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Evan Simon (Temple) — 162.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.05 EPA/play +12.55 EPA
• Gevani McCoy (Temple) — 57.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.25 EPA/play +7.47 EPA
• Terrell Russell (Howard) — 0.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -0.31 EPA

Rushing

• Jay Ducker (Temple) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA
• Hunter Smith (Temple) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
• Travis Kerney (Howard) — 28.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Antonio Hunter (Howard) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Xavier Irvin (Temple) — 3 rec · 78.0 yds +1.54 EPA
• John Simmons III (Howard) — 1 rec · 30.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Evan Simon	Temple	12	66.7%	162	3	+1.05	+12.55
Gevani McCoy	Temple	6	100.0%	57	1	+1.25	+7.47
Terrell Russell	Howard	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.31	-0.31
Tyriq Starks	Howard	16	43.8%	51	1	-0.20	-3.15
Ja'Shawn Scroggins	Howard	5	20.0%	5	0	-0.78	-3.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Howard	Temple
Plays	48	66
EPA / play	-0.126	+0.429
Total EPA	-6.06	+28.29
Success rate	29.2%	59.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.336	+1.112
Rush EPA / play	+0.051	+0.172
Yards	150	560

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Temple	9	72	+5.88	Rush TD
Q1	Howard	6	16	-1.74	Punt
Q1	Temple	6	63	+4.49	Pass TD
Q1	Howard	3	7	-2.18	Punt
Q1	Temple	4	75	+4.96	Pass TD
Q1	Howard	13	75	+7.09	Pass TD
Q2	Temple	9	54	+0.02	Field goal
Q2	Howard	3	-2	-0.51	Punt
Q2	Temple	5	53	+5.14	Pass TD
Q2	Howard	8	40	-1.65	Punt
Q3	Temple	2	47	+2.83	Rush TD
Q3	Howard	3	-1	-2.42	Punt
Q3	Temple	13	78	+4.38	Pass TD
Q3	Howard	3	9	-1.04	Interception
Q4	Temple	8	34	-0.26	Field goal
Q4	Howard	3	1	-2.11	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Temple Owls · Hunter Smith rushes 65 yards for a touchdown (+4.42 EPA)
2. Q2 · Howard Bison · Tyriq Starks pass to John Simmons III for 30 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.57 EPA)
3. Q1 · Howard Bison · Tyriq Starks rushes for 12 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.29 EPA)
4. Q2 · Temple Owls · Evan Simon pass to Xavier Irvin for 46 yards (3rd & 13) (+2.85 EPA)
5. Q4 · Temple Owls · Gevani McCoy pass to Antonio Jones for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+2.78 EPA)
6. Q2 · Temple Owls · Evan Simon pass to Kajiya Hollawayne for a touchdown (4 yards) (+2.7 EPA)
7. Q1 · Temple Owls · Terrez Worthy rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+2.68 EPA)
8. Q2 · Howard Bison · Tyriq Starks rushes for 2 yards (3rd & 1) (+2.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Temple Owls controlled the final (55–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Evan Simon (Temple) — 162.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Temple at 0.429 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 Howard Bison vs Temple Owls?

Howard Bison 7, Temple Owls 55 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Howard Bison vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls won with a final score of 7–55.

Where can I find the Howard Bison vs Temple Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762462.

Who led Howard Bison vs Temple Owls in passing?

Evan Simon (Temple) led passers with 162.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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