- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners vs Temple Owls
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Owls (+6.5)
- Point Total: 57
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This Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Temple Owls (2-2) will host the UTSA Roadrunners (2-2) at Lincoln Financial Field. The Roadrunners enter this contest favored by 6.5 points, with the total set at 57.
The UTSA Roadrunners are coming off a solid victory, boasting a 2-2 record thus far. In their previous game, they narrowly defeated the Colorado State Rams, finishing 17-16. On the ground, UTSA allowed 153 yards on 37 carries, averaging 4.1 yards per rush. The defense also yielded 24 completions on 38 passes for a total of 254 yards, achieving a completion rate of 63.2%. Overall, they executed 60 plays, accumulating 345 total yards while their rushing game netted 172 yards on 33 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per attempt.
This season, the Roadrunners have generated a total of 1,624 yards. They have recorded 8 passing touchdowns alongside 8 rushing touchdowns, with just 2 turnovers. Their offense has notched 77 first downs and committed 25 penalties totaling 234 yards. Averaging 204.8 rushing yards per game, they rank 34th in Division 1. Offensively, UTSA is scoring 31.3 points per game.
Defensively, the Roadrunners have allowed 1,155 passing yards, ranking 112th in the nation. They give up 288.8 yards per game through the air with a completion percentage against of 64.7%. Overall, they are surrendering 404.3 yards per game, placing them 110th in college football, with 9 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns conceded. They allow an average of 3.5 yards per rush and 115.5 rushing yards per game, having given up 462 rushing yards over 4 games. UTSA ranks 114th nationally in points allowed, giving up 30.3 per game.
The Temple Owls also hold a record of 2-2 this season. In their last outing, they faced a setback against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, falling 45-24. Temple’s defense struggled against the run, allowing 307 yards on 30 carries (10.2 yards per carry). In the passing game, they faced a completion rate of 72.2%, yielding 161 yards on 13 completions out of 18 attempts. The Owls finished the game with 328 total yards, averaging 4.0 yards per play while running for 184 yards on 44 carries at 4.2 yards per rush.
Temple’s offense averages 364.8 yards per game, ranking them 88th nationally. The Owls have accrued 237 penalty yards from 22 infractions, putting them at 102nd for penalties in the nation. With an average of 182.5 rushing yards per game, they have a total of 730 yards on the ground this season, committing no interceptions or fumbles while securing 78 first downs. They score an average of 31.0 points per game, ranking 67th in Division 1. Thus far, Temple has also compiled 729 passing yards, averaging 182.3 yards through the air, which puts them at 107th nationally.
On the defensive side, Temple has permitted 720 rushing yards (180.0 yards per game) and 9 rushing touchdowns this season. They have conceded 4 passing touchdowns and average 171.5 yards per game through the air, achieving a ranking of 29th in Division 1. Overall, they have allowed 104 points thus far. Their defense has created 2 fumbles and 3 interceptions during the season and has been on the field for 237 plays, ranking 14th in Division 1. The Owls currently allow 26.0 points per game, ranking them 82nd in college football.
Who will cover the spread in this exciting matchup between the Roadrunners and the Owls?
Prediction: Take the Owls +6.5
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