- Matchup: Tulane Green Wave vs Temple Owls
- Event Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
- Point Spread: Owls (+8.0)
- Over/Under: 56
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The Temple Owls (5-5) are set to face the Tulane Green Wave (8-2) at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Temple enters as 8.0-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 56.
The Tulane Green Wave have had a strong season, boasting an 8-2 record. In their most recent game, they secured a victory against the Florida Atlantic Owls with a final score of 35-24. Defensively, Tulane allowed 67 rushing yards on 29 attempts, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry. Through the air, they permitted 33 completions out of 40 attempts, resulting in 368 passing yards and an impressive completion percentage of 82.5%. They executed 64 plays in total, amassing 403 yards. On the offensive front, Tulane rushed 37 times for 162 yards, averaging 4.4 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Tulane Green Wave average 28.0 points per game. Their rushing attack brings in an average of 168.8 yards per game, ranking them 53rd in Division I football. This season, Tulane has totaled 4,126 yards. They have successfully scored 15 touchdowns through the air and 19 on the ground. The Green Wave have accumulated 218 first downs and have been penalized 78 times, resulting in 701 yards lost. They have turned the ball over 11 times this season.
Defensively, Tulane ranks 81st nationally in points allowed, permitting an average of 26.0 points per game. They allow 3.8 yards per carry and 142.7 rushing yards per game, yielding 1,427 rushing yards over 10 games. In the passing game, Tulane has given up 2,696 yards, ranking 125th in Division I, with a passing yard average of 269.6 and a completion percentage of 67.0%. Overall, they allow 412.3 yards per game, positioning them at 112th in the nation and conceding 18 touchdowns through the air along with 13 on the ground.
The Owls come into this game with a 5-5 record. Their last outing ended in a narrow defeat against the Army Black Knights, finishing 14-13. Temple’s defense faced 63 rushing attempts, giving up 224 yards (3.6 yards per carry). In the passing game, the Owls held opponents to a 33.3% completion rate, allowing just 26 yards on 1 of 3 attempts. Temple struggled offensively, recording 268 yards over 46 plays at an average of 5.8 yards per play. They managed 111 yards on the ground from 21 carries, averaging 5.3 yards per run.
The Temple Owls average 361.8 yards per game, placing them 86th nationally. In terms of penalties, they have incurred 488 yards from 47 infractions, ranking 115th in the country. Their rushing game averages 157.7 yards per contest, leading to a cumulative total of 1,577 rushing yards for the season. They’ve committed 1 interception and have allowed 1 fumble recovery, while earning 187 first downs. In scoring terms, the Owls sit at 59th in Division I, averaging 29.6 points per game. Thus far, they have recorded 2,041 passing yards, averaging 204.1 yards per game, which ranks 93rd in college football.
Defensively, Temple has conceded 1,954 rushing yards (195.4 yards per game) and allowed 22 rushing touchdowns this season. They have also allowed 13 touchdowns through the air and give up an average of 179.7 passing yards per game, ranking them 20th nationally. Overall, they have conceded 267 points. Their defense has managed to create 6 fumbles and 7 interceptions this season and has been involved in 650 plays, placing them 45th in the nation. Temple’s defense concedes an average of 26.7 points per game, putting them at 85th in the country.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s showdown between the Green Wave and Owls against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Green Wave -8.0
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