Temple defeated Bryan 49-21 on Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. Junior quarterback Kylan Basinger threw five touchdown passes and finished 15-of-22 for 362 yards. Four of his touchdown passes came in the first half, totaling 221 yards.

Senior Stephen Midturi caught two touchdown passes, including a 49-yard score just before halftime. Junior Bradyn Williams had three touchdown catches and 177 receiving yards. Temple's defense allowed seven second-half points, according to the report.

Temple coach Chad President said the team's execution was strong. Temple is now 3-6 overall and 2-3 in District 12-6A. Bryan finished 1-9 overall and 0-6 in district, and its losing streak in 12-6A reached 12 games. Bryan coach Blake Joseph is a former Temple assistant.

Temple's playoff status will not be known until its regular-season finale next Thursday at Chaparral. The Wildcats clinch a playoff spot with a win and a 3-3 finish if Copperas Cove beats Lake Belton.