The Temple Owls opened their season with a 38-14 victory over the University of Rhode Island Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, a game captured in a new photo gallery from OwlsDaily.
Moments from the field
Photographers recorded a range of game moments that illustrated the flow of the contest: Temple quarterback Jaxon Smolik warming up and scrambling from the pocket; inside runs by Temple’s De’Carlos Young and Keveun Mason; contested catches involving receiver JoJo Bermudez; and defensive pressure from Temple lineman Davier Bishop. Several Rhode Island defenders, including Jermel Bynum and Tyler Budge, appeared repeatedly in the images as they pursued Temple ballcarriers and receivers.
The photographs, taken at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, show both teams in action across the field and capture tackling, pass breakups and pursuit along the edges — a visual record of plays that contributed to Temple’s 38-14 final score.
Key players shown in the gallery
- Temple quarterback Jaxon Smolik — multiple images show him preparing pregame and moving in the pocket during plays.
- Wide receiver JoJo Bermudez — pictured making receptions and being tackled by Rhode Island defenders.
- Running backs De’Carlos Young and Keveun Mason — shown gaining yardage and breaking tackles.
- Defensive contributors Zyil Powell and Davier Bishop — depicted making tackles and applying pressure.
- Rhode Island defenders such as Jermel Bynum and Eddie Combs III — captured defending against Temple targets.
The gallery emphasizes individual efforts that shaped possessions and the visual momentum of the game, including both offensive gains and defensive stops.
Visuals tell the story of the contest
While the scoreline indicates a decisive Temple victory, the images highlight specific clashes that illustrate how the Owls built their lead. Photographs of receivers after the catch, running backs breaking free and defensive linemen pressuring the quarterback communicate the kinds of plays that fueled Temple’s offense and slowed the Rams.
Images of Rhode Island players being tackled and a dropped pass by wide receiver Marquis Buchanan are among the photographs that hint at missed opportunities for the Rams in the scoring effort.
What the gallery offers Rhode Island fans
For Rhode Island supporters, the gallery provides a close look at how individual matchups played out on a nationalstage at Lincoln Financial Field. Fans can examine technique, positioning and effort from Rhode Island’s roster as they prepare for correction and improvement in upcoming matchups.
| Team | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Temple | 38 | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Rhode Island | 14 | Lincoln Financial Field |
The photographs, credited to OwlsDaily photographer Harvey Levine, document the September matchup and are available through the OwlsDaily feed. They provide a frame-by-frame archive of key plays and individual performances without expanding into statistical analysis or postgame interviews.
Looking ahead
The visual record gives coaches, players and fans material to review as Rhode Island moves past its season-opening defeat. For Temple, the images reflect an offense and defense that connected in multiple phases, while for the Rams the photos point to areas that will require attention as the season continues.
Fans who could not attend the game at Lincoln Financial Field can view the gallery to see how specific moments unfolded and to follow the performances of players named in the images. The photographs serve as both a recap of the opening weekend and a preview of matchups and adjustments likely to come in the weeks ahead.
Coverage and photos are available from OwlsDaily’s collection of images from the season opener at Lincoln Financial Field, which visually chronicled the contest between Temple and Rhode Island.
