Gutierrez runs for 5 TDs, Navy blows 28-point lead before recovering to edge Temple 42-35
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Jackson Gutierrez delivered a stellar performance, rushing for a career-high of five touchdowns, one of which came with just 1:14 left on the clock, as Navy edged out Temple 42-35 on Saturday. Navy had led by 28 points after four quarters, but that advantage was erased when Temple's JoJo Bermudez returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown in the final minutes of the first half.
The two teams traded touchdowns in the third quarter, and Temple ultimately tied the game with 21 points in the final quarter. Gutierrez rushed for 180 yards on 30 carries and passed for 178 yards, connecting with Jordan Collins on a 49-yard touchdown pass. Temple's Michael Barrow added 109 yards on 21 carries. Smolik from Navy completed 173 yards and threw three touchdowns, two to Jayce Freeman and one to Bermudez, but was intercepted once. The Owls, currently 2-7, finished with 317 total yards, while Navy amassed 317 yards as well.
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