Temple defeated UTSA 27–21 in a closely contested finish. Temple covered by 12.5; Game went Under by 10.5. Blue Chip Analytics had rated UTSA 8.2 points stronger on a neutral field.
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At kick-off, conditions at Lincoln Financial Field were Sunny, 79.3°F, Heat Index 81.0°F with winds of 5.4 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
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UTSA dominated the first half, leading 14-3, but were outscored 24-7 in the second half, managing only 41 yards and two first downs in the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Owen McCown threw two interceptions, including one that led directly to a Temple touchdown, and the team turned the ball over on downs twice in the fourth quarter.
Despite a strong first half with 178 yards, the offense stalled after halftime, failing to sustain drives and relying on big plays that were not sustained.
After holding Temple to 108 yards in the first half, the defense allowed 219 yards in the second half, including a 54-yard touchdown run and two passing touchdowns.
UTSA lost their AAC opener despite a halftime lead, highlighting the need for better adjustments and execution in the second half moving forward.
After managing only 108 yards in the first half, Temple's offense exploded for 219 yards in the second half following coordinator Tyler Walker's move from the booth to the sidelines, indicating a potential adjustment that could carry over.
Temple's defense held UTSA to just 41 yards and two first downs in the fourth quarter, forcing two turnovers on downs and an interception, showcasing a strong closing ability that could be crucial in future games.
Hunter Smith's 54-yard touchdown run and Evan Simon's two touchdown passes (including a 15-yarder to Peter Clarke) highlight Temple's ability to generate explosive plays, which could be a key factor in upcoming matchups.
UTSA travels 1,505 miles to this game, a cross-country trip.
UTSA arrives with a 1-hour body clock shift.
Temple won by 6 in a closely contested finish.
Temple covered the spread by a solid margin.
The total went Under by 10.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour UTSA (-1.8) over Temple (-10.0) by 8.2 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 a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.7). 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.
Temple won and Temple covered the spread.
