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Week 6 •
Lincoln Financial Field

UTSA21 @FINAL 27Temple

2-2 American Power rating: -1.8
2-2 American Power rating: -10.0

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
UTSA -6.5
PM Implied
Not yet available
Blue Chip model
UTSA -4.4
Edge
+2.1TEM
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Betting information

Spread
UTSA -6.5
Total
58.5
Odds implied score
UTSA 32.5 – 26.0 TEM

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Temple defeated UTSA 27–21 in a closely contested finish. Temple covered by 12.5; Game went Under by 10.5. The market closed at UTSA -6.5 and the Blue Chip model made it UTSA -4.4, an edge of 2.1 points toward Temple. Blue Chip Analytics had rated UTSA 8.2 points stronger on a neutral field.

What are the key factors for UTSA vs Temple?

UTSA

Second-half collapse

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.

Turnover issues

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.

Offensive inconsistency

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.

Defensive struggles in second half

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.

Missed opportunity in conference opener

UTSA lost their AAC opener despite a halftime lead, highlighting the need for better adjustments and execution in the second half moving forward.

Temple

Second-half offensive surge

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.

Key defensive stops

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.

Big-play capability

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.

What were the weather conditions for UTSA vs Temple?

At kickoff, conditions at Lincoln Financial Field were Sunny, 79°F with winds of 5 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?

UTSA travels 1,505 miles to this game, a cross-country trip.

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

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.

How do UTSA and Temple compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor 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 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 UTSA and Temple?

Sources

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Model & Methodology

Temple won and Temple covered the spread.

Conditions

as of October 4, 2025 Game-time

Sunny

79°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity47%
Wind5 mph WSW
Gusts7 mph
Wind map for UTSA at Temple: aerial view of Lincoln Financial Field, wind from the WSW at 5.4 mph, gusting to 6.7 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 6
Kickoff (local)
01:00 PM EDT
Venue
Lincoln Financial Field
Capacity
67,594
Elevation
43 ft
Surface
Hybrid

Travel and rest

UTSAAway TempleHome
This week1,505 miles0 miles
Last weekBye weekBye week
Season total3,519 miles1,764 miles
Body clock12:0013:00
Rest13 days14 days

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