No. 19 Rutgers stays unbeaten, beats Temple 35-10

By Rob Maaddi

Associated Press

Published: Saturday, Oct. 20 2012 1:32 p.m. MDT

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Temple running back Montel Harris (8) tackles Rutgers line backer Steve Beauharnais (42) after Beauharnais made an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in Philadelphia.

Mel Evans, Associated Press

Summary

Gary Nova threw four touchdown passes in the second half to lead No. 19 Rutgers to a 35-10 comeback victory over Temple on Saturday.

PHILADELPHIA — Gary Nova threw four touchdown passes in the second half to lead No. 19 Rutgers to a 35-10 comeback victory over Temple on Saturday.

Jawan Jamison had 114 yards rushing and 81 receiving, Nova threw for 232 yards, and the Scarlet Knights (7-0, 4-0 Big East) rallied from a 10-0 halftime deficit in their first game against Temple (3-3, 2-1) since the Owls were kicked out of the conference in 2004.

Held to just 110 total yards in the first 30 minutes, Rutgers was unstoppable in the second half. The Scarlet Knights scored on their first four possessions and racked up 271 yards.

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