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Temple's offense produced four touchdowns, two field goals and 479 yards over 83 plays in the first preseason scrimmage after the defense had controlled most of the opening 10 camp practices.

Jaxon Smolik worked exclusively with the first-team offense and finished 13 of 26 for 171 yards with one touchdown and an interception; Ajani Sheppard led the second-team offense and went 12 of 16 for 162 yards and three touchdowns.

Freshman WR Coen Logan caught four passes for 93 yards and a touchdown, including a 48-yard score from Sheppard.

Cornerback Denzel Chavis was Temple's defensive standout with an interception and three pass breakups, while nose tackle Lamar Fairfax forced a fumble that the offense recovered.

Temple used 47 passes and 18 quarterback runs against only 18 running-back carries as it emphasized the quarterback battle; top RB Sam Brown was limited to three carries over eight snaps.