Temple Owls

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Temple Owls is 5-7 on the season, 6-5-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -6.5. Temple Owls carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 51th with 7,371 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games.

Conference: American Athletic Conference
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Power Rating: -6.5
HFA Rating:2.7 pts
Record: 5-7
ATS: 6-5-1
O/U: 6-5-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Howard
Push
Push
vs
W
Under
at
W
Under

2025 Season Travel Profile

7,371 miles — ranked 51th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 01,303 mi1,303 mi
Week 1Massachusetts219 mi1,523 mi
Week 2HowardHome (0 mi)1,523 mi
Week 3OklahomaHome (0 mi)1,523 mi
Week 4Georgia Tech663 mi2,185 mi
Week 5Bye
Week 6UTSAHome (0 mi)2,185 mi
Week 7NavyHome (0 mi)2,185 mi
Week 8Charlotte440 mi2,625 mi
Week 9Tulsa1,160 mi3,785 mi
Week 10East CarolinaHome (0 mi)3,785 mi
Week 11Army120 mi3,906 mi
Week 12Bye
Week 13TulaneHome (0 mi)3,906 mi
Week 14North Texas1,303 mi5,209 mi

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Turnover Troubles

Temple committed multiple turnovers, including an interception thrown by Evan Simon and a fumble by TJ Engleman Jr. that led to East Carolina points, contributing to the 31-point unanswered run.

Inconsistent Offense

The Owls' offense struggled after the first quarter, managing only 80 passing yards from Simon and failing to sustain drives, which allowed East Carolina to pull away.

Defensive Lapses

Temple's defense allowed 358 rushing yards and 45 points, with East Carolina scoring on big plays like a 59-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard run, indicating vulnerability against explosive plays.

Early Promise Fades

Temple showed fight early, tying the game at 14-14 in the second quarter, but then allowed 31 unanswered points, highlighting an inability to maintain momentum or adjust after halftime.

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Schedule & Results

Temple Owls — 5-7 overall, 6-5-1 ATS, power rating -6.5.