Army beats Temple 21-17 in the Owls’ American Conference opener, rallying behind quarterback Cale Hellums. Hellums rushes for 104 yards and three touchdowns, while Army leans heavily on its ground game.
The game is shaped by Army’s rushing production and Temple’s struggle to stop it. Army finishes with 281 rushing yards, with Hellums carrying 22 times. Early, Army scores on its first possession with a 15-yard touchdown run to take a 7-0 lead. Temple trails late as Army’s rushing attack continues to generate sustained drives.
Across the reports, the main focus remains consistent: Hellums’ three rushing TDs, Army’s 281 rushing yards, and the final 21-17 score. Both outlets describe the result as Army overcoming Temple and extending its winning streak against the Owls, while Temple starts its conference schedule with a narrow loss.
