DAN GELSTON
Army defensive back Noah Short (47) blocks a punt return by Navy punter Riley Riethman (90) for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Army tops Navy 20-17 in first OT game in 123 rivalry games

By Dan Gelston Dec. 10, 2022 07:28 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Navy running back Anton Hall Jr. collapsed to the ground and

FILE - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin flips the coin before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Army and Navy on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Army and Navy play on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, for the 123rd time, the 90th time in Philadelphia and 14th time at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, FILE)
Navy tries to salvage rough season with win against Army

By Dan Gelston Dec. 09, 2022 11:13 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Navy spent most of coach Ken Niumatalolo’s tenure anchored to the

FILE - Army quarterback Christian Anderson (4) reacts to scoring a touchdown against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Dec. 11, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Army needs to beat Navy this Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to avoid just its second losing season since 2016. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Army ponders how long it can remain independent in football

By Dan Gelston Dec. 08, 2022 02:08 PM EST
Army football tried conference play before. Lured by financial benefits, schedule

Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still reacts during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tagovailoa leads Terps past Virginia Tech in Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 29, 2021 05:43 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa raised the MVP trophy over his head as confetti

FILE - Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scores a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Virginia Tech and Maryland each have six wins and are trying for a winning record when they meet Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. Tagovailoa, an Alabama transfer, threw for 3,595 yards and 24 touchdowns this season, with 11 interceptions. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Virginia Tech, Maryland vie in Pinstripe Bowl, both at 6-6

By Dan Gelston Dec. 28, 2021 03:13 PM EST
Virginia Tech and Maryland have a tie to break in the Pinstripe Bowl.

FILE - Ohio State receivers coach Stan Drayton calls out to players during NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2011. Stan Drayton, who has won college national championships and coached at the NFL level during his 28-year career, returns to Philadelphia as the 29th head football coach of Temple University. Temple will introduce Drayton at a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)
Temple hires Stan Drayton off Texas staff as new head coach

By Dan Gelston Dec. 15, 2021 07:33 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple hired Stan Drayton on Wednesday as the latest football

FILE - Temple head coach Rod Carey looks on with his team during the second half of an NCAA college football against Houston, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. Houston won 37-8. Temple has fired coach Rod Carey after three seasons with the school, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Monday, Nov. 29, because the firing was not officially announced.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Temple fires football coach Carey after 3 lackluster seasons

By Dan Gelston Nov. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple fired coach Rod Carey on Monday after three seasons

FILE- In this Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, file photo, Boston College Eagles quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) looks to pass during an NCAA football game against the Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass. Grosel is a pretty good option for Boston College when it heads to the stadium that’s home to the Eagles (NFL version) to play Temple (1-1). (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer, File)
Boston College turns to backup QB Grosel against Temple

By Dan Gelston Sep. 16, 2021 11:17 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jeff Hafley spent the bulk of a midweek Boston College

This undated photo provided by Georgia Tech alumnus Andy McNeil shows a Georgia Tech home game during the 1918 college football season. The photo was taken by Georgia Tech student Thomas Carter, who would receive a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The 102-year-old photo could provide a snapshot of sports once live games resume: Fans packed in a campus stadium in the midst of a pandemic wearing masks with a smidge of social distance between them on concrete seats. (Thomas Carter via AP)
Lessons from 1918: Old pandemic is a murky guide for sports

By Dan Gelston May. 21, 2020 02:20 AM EDT
The image is striking: Fans watching a college football game in the midst of a

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) runs away from Wake Forest defensive lineman Manny Walker (13) during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan State beats Wake Forest 27-21 in Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 27, 2019 07:16 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Panasiuk ripped off his Michigan State helmet and hoisted

Wake Forest, Michigan State set for chilly Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 26, 2019 02:24 PM EST
Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson attended the same college as members of the

Navy's Jamale Carothers (34) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as Army's Jacob Covington (57), Jeremiah Lowery (43) and Ryan Velez (26) look on during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Perry tops 300 yards, Navy trickery tops Army 31-7

By Dan Gelston Dec. 14, 2019 06:21 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo wrapped Malcolm Perry tighter

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2016, file photo, Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo, right, reacts as he watches a failed field goal-attempt in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, in Annapolis, Md. The 120th Army-Navy game is set for Saturday in Philadelphia. Navy leads the series 60-52-7. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Army-Navy rivalry features Trump attending 120th game

By Dan Gelston Dec. 13, 2019 01:44 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Army's sensational turnaround under coach Jeff Monken has

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, in Memphis, Tenn. Gainwell has run for 620 yards and averages 124 yards rushing per game to rank sixth among all Football Bowl Subdivision players. Memphis takes on Temple in Philadelphia on Saturday. Temple ranks second among all FBS teams in red-zone defense and fourth in third-down conversion percentage defense. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
Temple set for 2nd Top 25 upset when it plays No. 23 Memphis

By Dan Gelston Oct. 11, 2019 02:27 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple wants to go 2-for-2 in knocking off Top 25 teams at home.

Maryland running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (5) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. Temple won 20-17. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Temple's goal-line stands clutch in win over No. 21 Maryland

By Dan Gelston Sep. 14, 2019 05:21 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anthony McFarland was already stuffed at the goal line once by

Maryland Terrapins running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (5) falls in to the end zone for a touchdown in front of Syracuse Orange defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
No. 21 Maryland tries to stay unbeaten against Temple

By Dan Gelston Sep. 13, 2019 10:02 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Maryland takes an undefeated record that includes a win over a

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey reacts during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Buffalo, in Detroit. A person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press that Temple has hired Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey as its next football coach. The person spoke Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, on condition of anonymity because Temple had not made an official announcement. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Temple hires Rod Carey from N. Illinois as coach

By Dan Gelston Jan. 11, 2019 11:55 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple has hired Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey as its next

Wisconsin nose tackle Bryson Williams (91) celebrates after Wisconsin defeated Miami 35-3 in the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Taylor runs for 205 yards in Wisconsin's Pinstripe victory

By Dan Gelston Dec. 27, 2018 08:28 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Taylor played tour guide for his Wisconsin teammates who had

File-This Aug. 4, 2016, file photo shows Miami defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, left, giving instructions to players during drills at the NCAA college football team's practice, in Coral Gables, Fla. Diaz will serve as Miami's defensive coordinator for one final game before he leaves for good as the new head coach at Temple. Diaz managed to show a rare loyalty to the program that few departing coaches share while also remaining fully engaged in his new job: the Owls received 17 commitments during the early signing period. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)
Miami, Wisconsin set to battle cold in frigid Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 26, 2018 12:48 PM EST
Wisconsin and Miami followed much of the same dreary path that started in the warmth

President Donald Trump tosses the coin before the Army-Navy NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Army beats Navy for 3rd straight time and Trump at game

By Dan Gelston Dec. 08, 2018 06:46 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Army coach Jeff Monken hopped on top of a wall and pumped his