In May 2005 , the Temple Owls in Philadelphia signed a six - year contract with the MAC as a football - only school .
In May 2005 , the Temple Owls in Philadelphia began play in the East Division in 2007 .
In May 2005 , the Temple Owls in Philadelphia signed a six - year contract with the MAC as a football - only school and began play in the East Division in 2007 .