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Week 3 •
Lincoln Financial Field

Oklahoma42 @FINAL 3Temple

2-0 SEC Power rating: 19.6
2-0 American Power rating: -8.6

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
OU -23.5
PM Implied
OU -18.0
Blue Chip model
OU -24.4
Edge
-0.9OU
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Betting information

Spread
OU -23.5
Total
50.5
Odds implied score
OU 37.0 – 13.5 TEM
Prediction markets
OU 96% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Oklahoma defeated Temple 42–3 in a dominant performance. Oklahoma covered by 15.5; Game went Under by 5.5. The market closed at Oklahoma -23.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Oklahoma -24.4. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.

What are the key factors for Oklahoma vs Temple?

Oklahoma

Dominant offensive performance

Oklahoma scored on their first four possessions, building a 25-0 halftime lead, and finished with 42 points. John Mateer threw for 282 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for a 51-yard score, while Tory Blaylock added 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Stifling defense

The Sooners held Temple to just 26 rushing yards and only 3 points, continuing a trend of allowing only 254 passing yards total over the first three games. This defensive dominance suggests they can handle weaker opponents easily.

Key injury and suspension

Wide receiver Keontez Lewis left the game with a head injury, and defensive lineman R Mason Thomas was ejected for targeting, which will result in an automatic suspension for the first half of the next game against Auburn.

Momentum from tough schedule

This game served as a breather between a win over then-No. 15 Michigan and an upcoming matchup against No. 24 Auburn. The team's performance indicates they are well-prepared for tougher competition.

Mateer's dual-threat consistency

John Mateer now has at least one rushing and one passing touchdown in nine straight games, leading the nation in that category. His versatility will be crucial against Auburn's defense.

Temple

Struggled Against Top Competition

Temple was dominated 42-3 by No. 13 Oklahoma, managing only 3 points after scoring 97 in their first two wins. The moment seemed too big for them, especially in the first half.

Rushing Defense Exposed

The Owls allowed 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns to Tory Blaylock, and Oklahoma's offense scored on their first four possessions. Temple's defense will need to improve against Georgia Tech's ground game.

Offensive Line Overwhelmed

Temple was held to just 26 rushing yards and struggled to protect the quarterback, leading to sacks and tackles for loss. This bodes poorly for facing Georgia Tech's defensive front.

Momentum Halted After Fast Start

After opening the season 2-0 with high-scoring wins, Temple's offense stalled completely against a Power 5 defense. The team must regroup quickly to avoid a losing streak.

Next Up: Road Test at Georgia Tech

Temple travels to face Georgia Tech next week. They will need to show significant improvement in all phases to compete, especially after being outclassed by Oklahoma.

What were the weather conditions for Oklahoma vs Temple?

At kickoff, conditions at Lincoln Financial Field were Partly cloudy, 78°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Oklahoma travels 1,261 miles to this game, a significant road trip.

Oklahoma arrives with a 1-hour eastward body clock shift, short of the two-zone westward threshold where travel starts to price.

Oklahoma won by 39 in a dominant performance.

Oklahoma covered the spread comfortably.

The total went Under by 5.5 points.

How do Oklahoma and Temple compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Oklahoma (19.6) over Temple (-8.6) by 28.2 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Temple faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Temple brings one of the stronger home environments in the FBS to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 3.3). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Oklahoma and Temple?

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Model & Methodology

Oklahoma won and Oklahoma covered the spread.

Conditions

as of September 13, 2025 Game-time

Partly cloudy

78°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity51%
Wind6 mph SSW
Gusts7 mph
Wind map for Oklahoma at Temple: aerial view of Lincoln Financial Field, wind from the SSW at 5.6 mph, gusting to 6.7 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 3
Kickoff (local)
12:00 PM EDT
Venue
Lincoln Financial Field
Capacity
67,594
Elevation
43 ft
Surface
Hybrid

Travel and rest

OklahomaAway TempleHome
This week1,261 miles0 miles
Last weekHome gameHome game
Season total1,261 miles438 miles
Body clock11:0012:00
Rest7 days7 days

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