Temple stunned by Toledo’s improbable last-minute 14-point comeback, 49-48
Temple led by 14 with under 70 seconds to go. It lost in an overtime thriller at Toledo.
East Lansing, Michigan - Toledo’s improbable last-minute 14-point comeback stunned Temple 49-48 in the Glass Bowl. Trailing 45-28 in the final minutes, Toledo fought back with a series of remarkable plays. John Alan Richter’s 25-yard touchdown pass to Adjatay Dabbs shifted the momentum, trimming the deficit to 42-35. Recovering an onside kick proved decisive, as Isaac Prince’s interception gave Toledo a path to victory.
Toledo sealed the win with a short touchdown run in overtime, outscoring Temple 7-2 in the extra period. Toledo's star quarterback Richter led the charge with 429 yards and four touchdowns, while backup running back Connor Walendzak contributed 71 yards and three scores. Temple’s offense put up 425 yards, but their efforts fell short.
Head coach Mike Jacobs praised his players' fortitude and resilience, highlighting their "whatever it takes" mentality. Toledo's victory marked their first double-digit second-half comeback since 2023.
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