The 1990 Temple Owls football team was an

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team that represented

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as an independent during the

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. In its second season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 7–4 record and was outscored by a total of 269 to 261. The team played its home games at

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. The team's statistical leaders included Matt Baker with 1,462 passing yards, Scott McNair with 623 rushing yards, Rich Drayton with 564 receiving yards, and placekicker Bob Wright with 85 points scored.

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