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A Transfer for Temple: Jaxon Smolik in at QB

(From left) Penn State quarterbacks coach Danny O'Brien and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki coach up quarterbacks Ethan Grunkemeyer, Drew Allar, Bekkem Kritza and Jaxon Smolik during practice outside Holuba Hall on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in State College.
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Temple may not have had the inaugural season they hoped for under KC Keeler.


The Owls finished the season 5–7 but were in contention for a Bowl bid in November.

Now ,  with Anthony Chiccitt, Evan Simon, and Gevani McCoy all gone.

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But it appears that Temple has another option at quarterback.


Last week , Temple got more depth at the quarterback position when former Penn State signal-caller Jaxon Smolik entered the Transfer Portal and joined the Owls.

Smolik joined Penn State in 2023.


After being injured in 2024 ,  Smolik played as the third quarterback behind Ethan Grunkemeyer this season.



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