Temple Owls Depth Chart

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Matchup
American Athletic1-1 (2026)#68 Recruiting37% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    75
    Jaxon SmolikRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 13
    75
    Ajani SheppardRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 11
    64
    Camren BoykinRS FR
RB
  1. 26
    74
    Keveun MasonSO
    Starter
  2. 29
    72
    Hunter SmithGR/TR
  3. 21
    64
    De'Carlos YoungRS FR
WR-X
  1. 10
    83
    Jayce FreemanRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 89
    62
    Zander BaptisteRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 1
    81
    Colin ChaseRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    62
    Demonte GreeneRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 17
    68
    JoJo BermudezRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 86
    58
    Reis StocksdaleRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 82
    58
    Tylik MitchellRS FR
TE
  1. 33
    77
    Ryder KuschSO
    Starter
  2. 0
    77
    Peter ClarkeSR
  3. 84
    53
    Daniel EvertJR
LT
  1. 71
    68
    Giakoby HillsRS SO
    Starter
  2. 63
    62
    John WatkinsFR
  3. 77
    62
    Ransom McDermottRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 52
    76
    Eric KingRS JR
    Starter
  2. 51
    62
    Mausa PaluRS SR/TR
  3. 74
    54
    Davray VenuRS SO
C
  1. 57
    68
    Grayson MainsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 76
    68
    John StoneRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 54
    76
    Jackson PruittRS SR
    Starter
  2. 70
    76
    Zach AamlandRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 56
    56
    C.J. Van BurenGR/TR
RT
  1. 55
    76
    Kevin TerryRS JR
    Starter
  2. 75
    70
    Luke WatsonRS JR
  3. 73
    56
    Karon SpencerFR

Next game kickoff time

Temple Owls plays Toledo away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachK.C. Keelersince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorTyler Walker
Defensive CoordinatorBrian L. Smith

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Toledo · Sat, Sep 19 · 03:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Jaxon Smolik — starting quarterback for TempleHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Temple
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #84 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Penn State Nittany Lions (then #23) in week 2.

    2025 SP+: -4.9

    85%

    Roster talent: 42nd percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #68 national

    6%

    Returning production: 37%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    17 adds in two-deep · avg 70 OVR · top add: J. Freeman (WR, 83, from Stony Brook)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach TempleTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Temple?

    Temple Owls starting lineup

    Jaxon Smolik is the projected starting quarterback for Temple as of September 16, 2026. Ajani Sheppard is listed second.

    Temple also projects Keveun Mason at running back, Jayce Freeman at wide receiver and Ryder Kusch at tight end.

    The full Temple Owls two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Jaxon Smolik · QBKeveun Mason · RBJayce Freeman · WR-XRyder Kusch · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Temple's starting quarterback?
    Jaxon Smolik is the projected starting quarterback for Temple as of September 16, 2026. Ajani Sheppard is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Temple?
    Keveun Mason is the projected starter at running back for Temple, with Hunter Smith listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Temple?
    Jayce Freeman is the projected starter at wide receiver for Temple, with Zander Baptiste listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Temple?
    Ryder Kusch is the projected starter at tight end for Temple, with Peter Clarke listed second.
    When was the Temple Owls depth chart last updated?
    The Temple Owls depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Temple's record last season?
    Temple Owls finished 5-7 (3-5 in American Athletic play).
    When does Temple Owls play next?
    Temple Owls plays Toledo away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:00 PM ET.

    Full Temple roster

    Every player on the Temple Owls depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Jayce Freeman, Zander Baptiste

    WR: Colin Chase, Demonte Greene

    WR: JoJo Bermudez, Reis Stocksdale, Tylik Mitchell

    LT: Giakoby Hills, John Watkins, Ransom McDermott

    LG: Eric King, Mausa Palu, Davray Venu

    C: Grayson Mains, John Stone

    RG: Jackson Pruitt, Zach Aamland, C.J. Van Buren

    RT: Kevin Terry, Luke Watson, Karon Spencer

    TE: Ryder Kusch, Peter Clarke, Daniel Evert, Joey Schlaffer

    QB: Jaxon Smolik, Ajani Sheppard, Camren Boykin, Brady Palmer

    RB: Keveun Mason, Hunter Smith, De'Carlos Young

    Defense

    DE: Cameron Jones, Davier Bishop, Quante Gillians

    NT: Joseph Auzenne, Kaleb Artis, Lamar Fairfax

    DT: Kevin Hornbeak Jr., Russell Sykes IV, Troy Cunningham

    RUSH: Jaylon Joseph, JaMair Diaz, Brian Adderley

    WLB: Curly Ordonez, Tyree Alualu, Wesley Brown, Willy Love

    MLB: Eric Stuart, Jayvant Brown, Jordan Montgomery, Reggie Jones

    VIPER: Kolin Dinkins, Zyil Powell, Orel Gray

    CB: Denzel Chavis, Nakeel Lawrence, Jett White

    SS: Avery Powell, Jaeden Gould, Jamarcus Pierre

    FS: Saboor Karriem, Pooh Lawton, Josiah Jackson

    CB: Asa Locks, Adrian Laing, Earl Kulp

    RES: Rameir Hardy, Sam Brown V, Coen Logan

    Special Teams

    PT: Dante Atton, Luke Sword

    PK: Carl Hardin, Darren Wu

    KO: Carl Hardin, Darren Wu

    LS: Sam Wolfenden, Michael Perillo

    H: Dante Atton, Patrick Keller

    PR: JoJo Bermudez, Colin Chase

    KR: Demonte Greene, Hunter Smith