Sheppard's late TD run pushes Temple past previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13
(AP) — Quarterback Ajani Sheppard broke loose on a 34-yard touchdown run with 3:08 remaining to help Temple knock off previously unbeaten South Florida 17-13 on Saturday night. Sheppard's TD run capped a 10-play, 96-yard drive that chewed 5:24 off the clock.
In a close game, Temple prevailed over previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13, thanks to a late touchdown run by quarterback Ajani Sheppard. The Temple quarterback broke free for a 34-yard touchdown run with just 3:08 left on the clock, extending the drive to a 10-play, 96-yard trek that consumed 5:24 off the clock. South Florida managed two possessions, but failed to convert on fourth-and-8 near midfield and subsequently fumbled the ball at its own 38-yard line, sealing the outcome.
Sheppard accounted for 87 rushing yards on 14 carries and threw for 92 yards on 9 of 14 completions. His 24-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver JoJo Bermudez in the second quarter contributed to a 10-3 lead at the half. South Florida's Michael Van Buren Jr. completed 17 of 32 passes for 205 yards, while D.J. Crowther added a short-yardage touchdown run and accumulated 68 yards on the ground for the Bulls.
Nico Gramatica nailed field goals from 35 and 49 yards, while missing a 52-yard attempt in the second quarter. Temple will host Connecticut on Saturday; South Florida faces UTSA on Thursday.
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