Temple Football Coach Matt Rhule Gets Four-Year Extension

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Temple University head football coach Matt Rhule signed a four-year extension keeping him with the Owls through the 2021 season, the school announced on Thursday.

Rhule, 40, is entering his third season at Temple. The State College native joined the Owls' program in 2006 as an assistant coach under Al Golden.

"Matt Rhule is one of the best young coaches in college football and we are excited that he will be at the helm of Temple Football through at least 2021," announced Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "Matt has the program heading in the right direction, especially as we enter a very promising season on the gridiron, and we are confident that he is the right person to take the program to even greater heights."

Last season, Rhule led Temple to a 6-6 bowl-eligible season.

"I am thrilled to sign this extension and to know that I will continue to lead the program into the future," said Rhule. "I'm proud of our student athletes and all that they do and I look forward to continuing to lead and teach them for years to come.  Temple has been my family's home since 2006 and I am honored to be able to serve the university as its football coach."