Gutierrez's 180-Yard Rush Carries Navy Past Temple 42-35

Jackson Gutierrez rushed for a career-high five touchdowns to lead Navy to a 42-35 win over Temple on Saturday in Annapolis. The Midshipmen trailed by 28 points midway through the game but secured the victory with 1:14 remaining on the clock.

Navy built its early advantage on four short rushing scores by Gutierrez, leading 28-0. JoJo Bermudez of Temple returned a punt 78 yards on the final play of the first half to start the Owls' response. The teams traded third-quarter scores before Temple added 21 points in the fourth quarter to tie the match.

Temple's Jaxon Smolik threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Bermudez with 5:30 left after a failed Navy fake punt. Navy answered with a 75-yard, nine-play ground drive. Gutierrez broke a tackle on a 39-yard run to set up the final score, which he capped with a 4-yard carry.

Gutierrez finished with 180 rushing yards on 30 attempts and 178 passing yards. Jordan Collins caught two passes for 112 yards, including a 49-yard touchdown. Michael Barrow added 109 rushing yards on 21 carries. Temple's offense managed only 45 rushing yards compared to Navy's 317.

Smolik completed passes for 173 yards and three touchdowns while suffering one interception. Jayce Freeman caught two of those scoring throws. Navy outgained Temple 495 yards to 218 in total offense.

Navy returns home on Nov. 21 to host Memphis. Temple travels to UAB next Saturday.