Patrick Garwo runs for an Eagles touchdown.

In its game notes, BC proudly reported that the Eagles yesterday held the Temple Owls to 239 yards total offense, the second lowest total by an opponent during Jeff Hafley’s tenure as coach, in their 28-3 win over Temple.

What to say then about BC gaining only 221 yards total offense? Great Temple defense? Or meh BC offense?

The Eagles’ 34 yards total passing in a win may be the team’s lowest in the modern era. BC usually features at least one pass reception of that distance in a game. QB Dennis Grosel, starting a complete game for the first time this season, threw only 13 times, completing only five, with one interception. Grosel personally rushed for more yards, gaining 47.

BC’s leading rusher, Patrick Garwo, edged Grosel for the team lead with 49 yards on the ground. Receiver Zay Flowers had a single run of 47 yards.

The Eagles started off the game gang busters as Travis Levy ran the opening kickoff 66 yards to inside the Temple 30. Three plays later, Grosel threw his one touchdown pass of the game — 19 yards to Jaden Williams. Took 1:39 to score the opening touchdown.

A 10-play drive brought BC to a 14-0 lead to close out the first quarter. The Eagles had the ball for 10 minutes 40 seconds in the quarter. 

Temple achieved its initial first down with 11:25 to go in the second quarter. The Owls started with three consecutive three-and-out series. Of their five possessions in the first half, four did not record a first down.

BC closed out the first half with another touchdown and went into halftime with a 21-0 lead.

While the Owls dominated the third quarter, possessing the ball for 11 minutes, 35 seconds, they failed to score. They opened the final quarter with a field goal, but the Eagles responded with another touchdown for the 28-3 final score.

The Eagles ran only 48 plays on offense the entire game, while Temple had 60. BC was efficient, however, scoring four touchdowns on four appearances in the red zone.

Here are video highlights.

The Eagles (3-0) return to Alumni Stadium Saturday to meet the Missouri Tigers (2-1) of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Gametime is 9 am PT.