Temple Owls vs. Charlotte Saints: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Temple Owls defeated Charlotte Saints 49–14 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Temple Owls 49, Charlotte Saints 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Temple Owls	6	6	12	0	49
Charlotte Saints	6	6	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Evan Simon (Temple) — 101.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +6.77 EPA
• Gevani McCoy (Temple) — 18.0 yds · +0.98 EPA/play +0.98 EPA
• Grayson Loftis (Charlotte) — 165.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.55 EPA/play -9.94 EPA

Rushing

• Jake Davids (Charlotte) — 42.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Jay Ducker (Temple) — 114.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
• Cameren Smith (Charlotte) — 22.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Javen Nicholas (Charlotte) — 1 rec · 25.0 yds -0.51 EPA
• Kajiya Hollawayne (Temple) — 1 rec · 9.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• JoJo Bermudez (Temple) — 2 rec · 45.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Evan Simon	Temple	13	61.5%	101	2	+0.52	+6.77
Gevani McCoy	Temple	1	100.0%	18	0	+0.98	+0.98
Grayson Loftis	Charlotte	18	44.4%	165	1	-0.55	-9.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Temple	Charlotte
Plays	37	47
EPA / play	+0.233	-0.115
Total EPA	+8.62	-5.42
Success rate	56.8%	34.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.553	-0.552
Rush EPA / play	+0.038	+0.156
Yards	280	295

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Temple	4	19	-0.73	Punt
Q1	Charlotte	7	50	-1.85	Ended
Q1	Temple	3	53	+2.92	Ended
Q1	Temple	1	11	+1.98	Pass TD
Q1	Charlotte	10	73	+3.14	Ended
Q1	Charlotte	1	2	+3.37	Pass TD
Q1	Temple	6	18	-1.16	Punt
Q2	Charlotte	3	1	-2.57	Punt
Q2	Temple	3	37	+1.60	Ended
Q2	Temple	1	5	+1.76	Rush TD
Q2	Charlotte	2	96	-7.85	Touchdown
Q3	Charlotte	3	3	-2.70	Punt
Q3	Temple	2	60	+2.13	Ended
Q3	Temple	1	8	+1.61	Pass TD
Q3	Charlotte	3	-1	-2.91	Punt
Q3	Temple	3	6	-2.34	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Charlotte Saints · Grayson Loftis — Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.16 EPA)
2. Q1 · Charlotte Saints · Grayson Loftis pass to Sean Brown for 36 yards (3rd & 5) (+4.24 EPA)
3. Q4 · Charlotte Saints · Zach Wilcke rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+4.09 EPA)
4. Q3 · Charlotte Saints · Kickoff (+3.7 EPA)
5. Q1 · Charlotte Saints · Grayson Loftis pass to Gus McGee for a touchdown (2 yards) (+3.37 EPA)
6. Q1 · Temple Owls · Evan Simon pass to Kajiya Hollawayne for 9 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.66 EPA)
7. Q3 · Temple Owls · Evan Simon pass to Peter Clarke for 5 yards (4th & 5) (+2.6 EPA)
8. Q1 · Charlotte Saints · Grayson Loftis to Javen Nicholas — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Temple Owls controlled the final (49–14) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Evan Simon (Temple) — 101.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Temple at 0.233 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 Charlotte Saints?

Temple Owls 49, Charlotte Saints 14 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Temple Owls vs Charlotte Saints?

Temple Owls won with a final score of 49–14.

Where can I find the Temple Owls vs Charlotte Saints box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762489.

Who led Temple Owls vs Charlotte Saints in passing?

Evan Simon (Temple) led passers with 101.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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