Instant Replay: Temple 59, Delaware State 0

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania  -- Temple came into Saturday’s game a heavy favorite over Delaware State and did not disappoint. The Owls (2-1) jumped all over the Hornets early and often on their way to a 59-0 rout at Lincoln Financial Field.

With their starters on the sidelines, the Cherry and White scored just 10 points in the second half, but it was more than enough to move them above .500 for the season.

The 59 total points are the second-most in school history for the modern era. They weren't really a surprise, considering the Owls entered as 39.5-point favorites. Temple's most points in the modern era came on Nov. 17, 2012, when the Owls throttled Army, 63-32, on the road. The all-time record for points was set in 1927 in a 110-0 win over Blue Ridge College, which was shut down in 1942.

Turning point
It did not take long for Temple to take control of the game. Delaware State’s first drive of the game stalled after six plays and 11 yards, springing the punt team into action.

The Owls sent the house to ... 

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