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Temple Football Team History


Temple Owls
Temple University
 Philadelphia, PA
Founded: 1884
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Capacity: 68,532
Colors: Cherry & White
Coach: George Makris
Conference: Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1894  <-- 1959 <- 1960 -> 1961 --> 2024
1960 Season Highlights
 George Makris enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Temple.
 
1960 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 24  vs. Merchant Marine (NY)  26   13   W       
 Sat., Oct. 1  vs. Buffalo  12   21   L       
 Sat., Oct. 8  @ Muhlenberg (PA)  14   17   L       
 Sat., Oct. 15  @ Lafayette  7   9   L       
 Sat., Oct. 22  @ Hofstra  4   6   L       
 Sat., Oct. 29  vs. Drexel Institute (PA)  30   8   W       
 Sat., Nov. 5  vs. Delaware  12   26   L       
 Sat., Nov. 12  @ Bucknell  0   23   L       
 Sat., Nov. 19  vs. Gettysburg (PA)  8   14   L       
 
1960 Season Totals
  Record2-7
  Points Scored113
  Scoring Average12.6
  Points Allowed137
  Defense Average15.2
  Opponents Record4-6
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record2-3
  Away Record0-4
1960 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1960 Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Temple 2-7113137   George Makris

1960 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1960 All Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

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