Temple Owls
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Matchup
American Athletic5-7 (2025)#68 Recruiting37% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    75
    Jaxon SmolikRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 13
    75
    Ajani SheppardRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 11
    63
    Camren BoykinRS FR
RB
  1. 29
    77
    Hunter SmithGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 27
    64
    Sam Brown VRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 26
    62
    Keveun MasonSO
WR-X
  1. 1
    81
    Colin ChaseRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 85
    69
    Rameir HardySO
WR-Z
  1. 10
    83
    Jayce FreemanRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  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. 80
    56
    Hunter WatsonFR
TE
  1. 33
    77
    Ryder KuschSO
    Starter
  2. 88
    77
    Peter ClarkeSR
  3. 84
    53
    Daniel EvertJR
LT
  1. 71
    68
    Giakoby HillsRS SO
    Starter
  2. 55
    68
    Kevin TerryRS JR
LG
  1. 52
    75
    Eric KingRS JR
    Starter
  2. 51
    62
    Mausa PaluRS SR/TR
C
  1. 57
    68
    Grayson MainsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 76
    68
    John StoneRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 54
    75
    Jackson PruittRS SR
    Starter
  2. 56
    62
    C.J. Van BurenGR/TR
  3. 74
    54
    Davray VenuRS SO
RT
  1. 75
    75
    Luke WatsonRS JR
    Starter
  2. 70
    75
    Zach AamlandRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 77
    62
    Ransom McDermottRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #95 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -5.1 → -4.5 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 16th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #68 national

16%

Returning production: 37%

4%

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

Portal

17 adds in two-deep · avg 67 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 Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Temple?

Temple Owls starting lineup

Jaxon Smolik is the projected starting quarterback for Temple as of August 17, 2026. Ajani Sheppard is listed second.

Temple also projects Hunter Smith at running back, Colin Chase at wide receiver and Ryder Kusch at tight end.

The full Temple Owls two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Jaxon Smolik · QBHunter Smith · RBColin Chase · WR-XRyder Kusch · TE

Common questions

Who is Temple's starting quarterback?
Jaxon Smolik is the projected starting quarterback for Temple as of August 17, 2026. Ajani Sheppard is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Temple?
Hunter Smith is the projected starter at running back for Temple, with Sam Brown V listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Temple?
Colin Chase is the projected starter at wide receiver for Temple, with Rameir Hardy 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 August 17, 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).