The Owls were led by fourth-year head coach Matt Rhule and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field.

[2] Special teams coordinator and tight ends coach Ed Foley led the Owls in the Military Bowl.

Temple was ranked in all three major polls following the game and were invited to the Military Bowl vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons football on December 27, 2016.

Dion Dawkins, OT Haason Reddick, DL Jahad Thomas, RB Praise Martin-Oguike, DL Avery Williams, LB Sean Chandler, S Aaron Boumerhi, K Colin Thompson, TE Stephaun Marshall, LB [5] Four Temple players were invited to participate in the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine.

† Top performer Following the season, the following members of the Temple football team were selected in the 2017 NFL draft.