The Temple Owls are a Division I rowing program in the Div I Independents. Temple rowing continues in the Div I Independents at the Division I level. The Owls' season is taking shape as regattas and invitationals are added to the calendar. Temple is building its rowing roster for the upcoming season. The Owls host home regattas on the Temple campus. The Owls' regatta schedule will be updated as results are posted. The Owls are anchored in a long Temple athletic tradition. When fans fuel an Owl athlete on RallyFuel, 90% lands directly with the athlete — funding training, recovery, and the realities of college sports.
Temple University is a comprehensive public research institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Competing in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), Temple holds a strong academic reputation with over 37,000 students enrolled, positioning itself as a major urban university. The institution's scale and research activity provide a stable foundation that supports NCAA Division I athletics, leveraging its metropolitan market and institutional resources to enhance its competitive position.
Temple’s athletic program, known as the Owls, is built around a tradition of competitive resilience and regional rivalries, particularly in football and basketball. The football program has a history of producing NFL talent and maintaining consistent bowl eligibility, while the men’s basketball team regularly competes in the NCAA Tournament, underpinning its status within the AAC. The Owls also emphasize development in sports like lacrosse and soccer, expanding their competitive footprint across multiple disciplines.
Temple’s student-athlete ROI is strengthened by a robust donor ecosystem and an active alumni network concentrated in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, a significant media market that boosts brand visibility and recruiting leverage. The university’s on-campus Lincoln Financial Field (shared with the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles) and the Liacouras Center provide high-quality venues that enhance game-day experiences and media rights value. These facilities serve as critical assets in attracting NIL partnerships and local business sponsorships, positioning Temple athletes advantageously within the evolving NIL economy.
Moreover, Temple’s integration within a large urban economy offers unique NIL marketability, leveraging corporate partnerships and local endorsements. The university’s strategic positioning enables student-athletes to capitalize on name, image, and likeness opportunities while contributing to the institution’s broader revenue streams and competitive recruiting environment.
