ESPN Bet · as of July 8, 2026
Temple defeated Howard 55–7 in a dominant performance. Temple covered by 20.5; Game went Over by 16.5. The market closed at Temple -27.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Temple -22.6 - a gap of 4.9 points toward Howard, of which 3.9 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Howard managed only 7 points and 75 yards on their lone scoring drive, with QB Tyriq Starks throwing a 1-yard TD pass. The offense was largely ineffective against Temple's defense.
The defense allowed 55 points and 560 total yards, including 225 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs. They failed to stop Temple on 9 of 11 possessions, indicating significant defensive weaknesses.
After a 1-0 start, Howard suffered a blowout loss, showing inconsistency. The team must address offensive and defensive issues to compete in future games.
Temple amassed 560 yards of offense and scored on nine of their first 11 possessions, showcasing a balanced attack with 225 rushing yards and efficient passing.
Evan Simon completed 8 of 10 passes for 174 yards and 3 touchdowns, while backup Gevani McCoy was perfect (6/6) with a score, indicating strong QB play.
The Owls achieved consecutive victories for the first time since 2021, building momentum and confidence heading into a tough road matchup.
Temple travels to face a ranked Oklahoma team next week, which will test their improved offense and defense against a higher level of competition.
At kickoff, conditions at Lincoln Financial Field were Thundery outbreaks possible, 84°F, heat index 89°F with winds of 12 mph. There is a 100% chance of rain, though little accumulation is expected. Blue Chip has not been able to measure a reliable line effect from rain, so treat this as context rather than signal. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Thundery outbreaks possible
84°F
| Measure | HowardAway | TempleHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 120 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | 438 miles |
| Season total | 120 miles | 438 miles |
| Body clock | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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