Offense flips the script in Temple’s first preseason scrimmage
- 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.
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