WEST POINT, N.Y. — Adam DiMichele threw two touchdown passes and Temple took advantage of Army mistakes for a big early lead in a 35-7 season-opening victory last night.

Playing their first opener in August in their 119th season, the Black Knights struggled with a new option offense and their inexperienced defense produced little.

Temple (1-0) capitalized on the Army miscues to take a 21-0 lead barely 15 minutes into the game. Jamal Schulters made it 28-0 when he returned the second half kickoff 98 yards.

DiMichele finished 15-for-22 for 159 yards with one interception.

After three quarters, Army had the ball nearly 13 minutes longer and outgained the Owls 184 yards to 169.