K.C. Keeler to Lead Temple Football Program

Temple University is set to hire K.C. Keeler, the current head coach of Sam Houston State, as their next football head coach after a disappointing 3-9 season. Keeler, a seasoned coach with a history of winning national championships at the FCS level with Delaware and Sam Houston, is expected to bring new energy and competitiveness to the program. Under his leadership, Sam Houston transitioned to the FBS level and achieved a remarkable turnaround, improving their record from 3-9 to 9-3 in just one season, despite having limited NIL resources. Temple's athletic director, Arthur Johnson, aims for the team to compete for American Athletic Conference titles and consistently appear in bowl games. Keeler's successful history, including his local ties from Emmaus, PA, and extensive coaching experience, makes him a strong candidate to revitalize Temple's football program. The move comes after the dismissal of Stan Drayton, who had a 9-25 record across nearly three seasons.