- Matchup: Connecticut Huskies vs. Temple Owls
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
- Betting Odds: Owls favored by (-4.5)
- Point Total: 54.5
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This Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Connecticut Huskies (2-3) will make their way to Lincoln Financial Field, facing off against the Temple Owls (2-3). The Owls are currently positioned as 4.5-point favorites, with the game total set at 54.5.
The Connecticut Huskies enter this matchup with a record of 2-3 this season. In their previous game, the Huskies battled the Syracuse Orange but fell short, losing 42-41. During that game, Connecticut executed 34 rushes for a total of 181 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per attempt. Throughout the game, they ran a total of 74 plays, generating 499 yards. On defense, Connecticut allowed 27 completions out of 37 attempts, leading to 335 passing yards and a completion percentage of 73.0%. On the ground, they conceded 174 yards on 48 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards per rush.
In terms of scoring, the Connecticut Huskies are averaging 36.0 points per game. They are also generating around 181.6 rushing yards per game, ranking them 45th in the nation. Overall, the Huskies have amassed 2,190 total yards this season. Of those, 11 touchdowns have come through the air, while 13 have been scored on the ground. They have achieved 110 offensive first downs but have struggled with 44 penalties amounting to 409 yards. Additionally, the Huskies have turned the ball over 7 times.
Defensively, Connecticut ranks 97th in Division 1, allowing an average of 26.2 points per game. They permit 3.3 yards per rushing attempt and have allowed 110.8 rushing yards per contest, totaling 554 rushing yards over five games. In the passing department, the Huskies have given up 1,454 yards, ranking 136th in the country, allowing 290.8 yards per game and a 65.7% completion rate. Their total yardage allowed stands at 401.6 yards per game, placing them 113th in college football. They have given up 10 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns this season.
The Temple Owls also come into this game with a 2-3 record for the season. In their most recent game, they secured a 17-13 victory against the USF Bulls. The Owls totaled 274 yards during that match, running 50 plays at an average of 5.5 yards per play. On the ground, Temple averaged 5.1 yards per carry, finishing with 182 rushing yards from 36 attempts. Defensively, they allowed 34 rush attempts for 114 yards at an average of 3.4 yards per carry. Temple’s passing defense held opponents to a 53.1% completion rate, allowing 205 yards on 17 completions out of 32 attempts.
The Owls average 362.0 yards per game, ranking 95th in Division 1. The Temple offense has also accrued 167 yards in penalties across 21 infractions, which places them 130th nationally. On the ground, they average 212.6 yards per game, totaling 1,063 rushing yards for the season. With 1 interception and 3 fumbles lost, they’ve recorded 86 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Owls are currently averaging 25.8 points per game, ranking 89th in Division 1. They’ve thrown for 747 yards this year, averaging 149.4 passing yards per game, placing them at 131st in college football.
On defense, Temple has surrendered 745 rushing yards this season (averaging 149.0 yards per game) and has allowed 8 rushing touchdowns. They have also given up 8 passing touchdowns, allowing an average of 226.6 yards per game, putting them at 93rd in Division 1. To date, the Owls have allowed a total of 124 points. Their defense has recovered 3 fumbles and made 2 interceptions this season. Overall, the Owls’ defense has been on the field for 327 plays, ranking 92nd in the nation, and concede an average of 24.8 points per game, placing them 79th overall.
Who do you predict will win the college football showdown between the Huskies and the Owls against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Owls -4.5
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