{
  "id": 11834133,
  "title": "Sheppard's late TD run pushes Temple past previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sheppards-late-td-run-pushes-temple-past-previously-unbeaten-south",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:25:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sheppards-td-run-pushes-temple-032543030.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nSheppard 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.\n\nNico 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.",
  "summary": "(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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ajani Sheppard scored late 34-yard TD run to win 17-13",
    "Temple quarterback Sheppard rushed for 87 yards, threw for 92",
    "South Florida fumbled on fourth-and-8, sealing loss"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Sheppard’s late TD run pushes Temple past previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sheppards-late-td-run-pushes-temple-past-previously-unbeaten-south-11834772",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:29:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}