Matt Brown ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns, and Delano Green had two scores to lead Temple to a 47-13 win over Kent State, keeping the Owls on course for a Mid-American Conference title.

A loss by Miami of Ohio would give Temple the conference title. With the win, the Owls at least have the share of the conference's Eastern division crown.

Brown replaced star running back Bernard Pierce, who left the game with a shoulder injury.

Temple, which scored 38 straight points in the second half after trailing 10-9, won its ninth straigth win _ a school record. The Owls (9-2, 7-0) have their best record since going 10-2 in 1979, the year of their last bowl appearance.

Kent State (5-6, 4-4) quarterback Spencer Keith left the game with a shoulder injury, but connected with Kendrick Pressley for a 6-yard touchdown pass, their only time reaching the end zone.