Getting revenge for last year in which Temple blew a 10-point lead to lose to Villanova 27-24, the Wildcats this time seemed to have Temple on the ropes.
Upsetting reigning MAC champion Central Michigan, who finished ranked last year, the Owls were in control for three and a half quarters until a late field goal made it a tied ballgame, but Temple retook control in overtime to set themselves at their first 2-0 start in years.