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Sheppard's late TD run pushes Temple past previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 4). Sheppard's late TD run pushes Temple past previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/sheppard-s-late-td-run-pushes-temple-past-previously-unbeaten-south-florida-17-13/article_a5e8e5ee-50a6-59e1-9754-6ca12f0fb09d.html

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In a dramatic finish to their game, quarterback Ajani Sheppard led Temple to an upset win over previously unbeaten South Florida with a late 34-yard touchdown run, securing the victory 17-13. The drive was crucial as it lasted for 5:24 and covered 96 yards in 10 plays. Sheppard also threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to JoJo Bermudez earlier in the game. South Florida's Michael Van Buren Jr. passed for 205 yards but couldn't overcome Temple’s decisive fourth-quarter play.

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In a surprising upset, Temple defeated previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13, in an American Conference game held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday night. The decisive moment came when Temple quarterback Ajani Sheppard broke free for a 34-yard touchdown run with just over three minutes remaining, securing the victory after a 96-yard drive that took up 5:24 of game time. South Florida failed to capitalize on their two subsequent possessions, missing crucial fourth down attempts and turning the ball over near midfield. Sheppard had an impressive night overall, rushing for 87 yards on 14 carries and passing for 92 yards with a touchdown. For South Florida, Michael Van Buren Jr. completed 17 of 32 passes for 205 yards but did not throw any touchdowns. The win improves Temple's record to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in conference play while dropping South Florida to 4-1 and 1-1 in the American Conference.

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TAMPA, Fla. (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. asserted

Temple → break → night

Sheppard’s TD run capped a 10-play, 96-yard drive that chewed 5:24 off the clock. asserted

that → cap → clock

South Florida then had two possessions, but couldn’t convert on fourth-and-8 near midfield and then fumbled the ball at its own 38 to end it. asserted

Florida → have → it

Sheppard carried the ball 14 times for 87 yards and completed 9 of 14 passes for 92 yards. asserted

Sheppard → carry → yards

His 24-yard touchdown pass to JoJo Bermudez in the second quarter helped give Temple (2-3, 1-1 American Conference) a 10-3 lead at the break. asserted

pass → give → break

Michael Van Buren Jr. was 17-of-32 passing for 205 yards for South Florida (4-1, 1-1). asserted

Jr. → pass → Florida

D.J. Crowther had a short-yardage touchdown run and finished with 68 yards rushing for the Bulls. asserted

Crowther → have → Bulls

Nico Gramatica made field goals from 35 and 49 yards but missed a 52-yard attempt in the second quarter. asserted

Gramatica → make → quarter

Up next Temple: Hosts Connecticut on Saturday. asserted

Temple → host → Saturday

Sheppard's late TD run pushes Temple past previously unbeaten South Florida, 17-13

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