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Boca Raton Bowl Matchup

Temple (10-3, American Athletic Conference) vs. Toledo (9-2, Mid-American Conference), Dec. 22, 7 p.m. LOCATION: Boca Raton, Florida TOP PLAYERS Temple: Jahad

Temple (10-3, American Athletic Conference) vs. Toledo (9-2, Mid-American Conference), Dec. 22, 7 p.m.

LOCATION: Boca Raton, Florida

TOP PLAYERS

Temple: Jahad Thomas, 1,257 rushing yards, 17 TDs.

Toledo: Phillip Ely, 2,680 passing yards, 21 TDs.

NOTABLE

Temple: Dream season for the Owls, first time reaching double-digits in wins since 1979. ... The 2010's are the first decade - ever - in which Temple is making more than one bowl appearance.

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Toledo: Could have been a 10-win regular-season for the Rockets as well; they led Stony Brook 16-7 before severe weather forced the cancellation of their game in September. ... Toledo is 8-0 when holding opponents under 30 points.

LAST TIME

Toledo 36, Temple 13. (Oct. 1, 2011)

BOWL HISTORY

Temple: First appearance in Boca Raton Bowl, first bowl game since 2011 season.

Toledo: First appearance in Boca Raton Bowl, second straight season woth bowl appearance.

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