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Temple

vs Charlotte · Sat Oct 17 · 01:00 PM ET

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Starters

  1. QBAjani Sheppard
  2. RBSam Brown V
  3. WRJayce Freeman
  4. TEPeter Clarke
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 13
    77
    Ajani SheppardRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    62
    Jaxon SmolikRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 11
    57
    Camren BoykinRS FR
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RB
  1. 5
    63
    Sam Brown VRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 26
    61
    Keveun MasonSO
  3. 21
    57
    De'Carlos YoungRS FR
WR-X
  1. 10
    78
    Jayce FreemanRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 81
    55
    Coen LoganFR
  3. 85
    55
    Rameir HardySO
WR-Z
  1. 1
    75
    Colin ChaseRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    55
    Demonte GreeneRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 89
    49
    Zander BaptisteRS FR
SLOT
  1. 17
    61
    JoJo BermudezRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 86
    53
    Reis StocksdaleRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 82
    53
    Tylik MitchellRS FR
TE
  1. 0
    78
    Peter ClarkeSR
    Starter
  2. 33
    64
    Ryder KuschSO
  3. 18
    56
    Joey SchlafferRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 63
    61
    John WatkinsFR
    Starter
  2. 73
    55
    Karon SpencerFR
  3. 77
    55
    Ransom McDermottRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 57
    61
    Grayson MainsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 56
    55
    C.J. Van BurenGR/TR
C
  1. 76
    77
    John StoneRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    54
    Davray VenuRS SO
RG
  1. 54
    69
    Jackson PruittRS SR
    Starter
  2. 51
    55
    Mausa PaluRS SR/TR
RT
  1. 70
    77
    Zach AamlandRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 55
    63
    Kevin TerryRS JR

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Next game kickoff time

Temple Owls plays Charlotte at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 01:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachK.C. Keelersince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorTyler Walker
Defensive CoordinatorBrian L. Smith

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
24.8
Yards/G
374.2
Pass Yds/G
172.7
Rush Yds/G
201.5
TO Margin
-2
3rd Down %
40.28%
Total TD
16
Sacks
8
TFL
16
INT
2
Team Analysis
WHY #111 IN WS POWER
Results this season-10.0 pts

Lost to Toledo Rockets, who wasn't ranked, in week 3.

2025 SP+: -4.9

85%

Roster talent: 42nd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #68 national

6%

Returning production: 37%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −10.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

18 adds in two-deep · avg 68 OVR · top add: J. Freeman (WR, 78, from Stony Brook)

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Temple Owls transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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Temple Starting Quarterback

Temple Owls starting lineup

Temple starting lineup: QB Ajani Sheppard, RB Sam Brown V, WR-X Jayce Freeman, TE Peter Clarke. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Ajani Sheppard is the projected starting quarterback for Temple as of October 15, 2026. Jaxon Smolik is listed second. Ajani Sheppard replaced Jaxon Smolik at quarterback on September 27, 2026.

Temple also projects Sam Brown V at running back, Jayce Freeman at wide receiver and Peter Clarke at tight end.

The full Temple Owls two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Ajani Sheppard · QBSam Brown V · RBJayce Freeman · WR-XPeter Clarke · TE

Common questions

Who is Temple's starting quarterback?
Ajani Sheppard is the projected starting quarterback for Temple as of October 15, 2026. Jaxon Smolik is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Temple?
Sam Brown V is the projected starter at running back for Temple, with Keveun Mason listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Temple?
Jayce Freeman is the projected starter at wide receiver for Temple, with Coen Logan listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Temple?
Peter Clarke is the projected starter at tight end for Temple, with Ryder Kusch listed second.
When was the Temple Owls depth chart last updated?
The Temple Owls depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Temple's record last season?
Temple Owls finished 5-7 (3-5 in American Athletic play).
When does Temple Owls play next?
Temple Owls plays Charlotte at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 01:00 PM ET.

Full Temple roster

Every player on the Temple Owls depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Jayce Freeman, Coen Logan, Rameir Hardy

WR: Colin Chase, Demonte Greene, Zander Baptiste

WR: JoJo Bermudez, Reis Stocksdale, Tylik Mitchell, Ash Roberts

LT: John Watkins, Karon Spencer, Ransom McDermott

LG: Grayson Mains, C.J. Van Buren

C: John Stone, Davray Venu

RG: Jackson Pruitt, Mausa Palu

RT: Zach Aamland, Kevin Terry

TE: Peter Clarke, Ryder Kusch, Joey Schlaffer, Daniel Evert

QB: Ajani Sheppard, Jaxon Smolik, Camren Boykin, Brady Palmer

RB: Sam Brown V, Keveun Mason, De'Carlos Young, Hunter Smith

Defense

DE: Cameron Jones, Davier Bishop, Quante Gillians

NT: Joseph Auzenne, Kaleb Artis, Lamar Fairfax

DT: Kevin Hornbeak Jr., Russell Sykes IV, Troy Cunningham

RUSH: Jaylon Joseph, JaMair Diaz, Brian Adderley

WLB: Curly Ordonez, Wesley Brown, Jayvant Brown, Willy Love

MLB: Eric Stuart, Tyree Alualu, Jordan Montgomery, Reggie Jones

VIPER: Zyil Powell, Kolin Dinkins, Orel Gray

CB: Denzel Chavis, Adrian Laing, Bryson Goodwin, Jett White

SS: Avery Powell, Jaeden Gould, Pooh Lawton

FS: Saboor Karriem, Jamarcus Pierre, Josiah Jackson

CB: Asa Locks, Nakeel Lawrence, Earl Kulp

RES: Giakoby Hills, Kenedy Uzoma

Special Teams

PT: Dante Atton, Luke Sword

PK: Carl Hardin, Darren Wu

KO: Carl Hardin, Darren Wu

LS: Sam Wolfenden, Michael Perillo

H: Dante Atton, Patrick Keller

PR: JoJo Bermudez, Colin Chase

KR: Demonte Greene, JoJo Bermudez, Hunter Smith