Temple vs Oklahoma Prediction Football Picks Today 9/13/25

In this article we will formulate a Temple vs Oklahoma prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 13th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 3 matchup. 

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 2-0 this season after they defeated Howard by a score of 55-7 last time out. Temple led 21-0 after the first quarter and 31-7 at the half, before pouring it on in the second half for the blowout victory. The Owls out gained Howard by a total of 560-121, went 8-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0. Evan Simon went 8-10 for 174 yards and three touchdowns, while Gevani McCoy went 6-6 for 57 yards and one touchdown for Temple. Jay Ducker carried the ball 10 times for 87 yards and one score, while Xavier Irvin caught three passes for 78 yards in the game. 

Temple opened the 2025 season with a 42-10 win over Massachusetts in week one. The Owls are averaging 48.5 points per game with 253.5 passing yards and 260 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 8.5 points against per game this season. Evan Simon has completed 77.1% of his passes for 422 yards and nine touchdowns, while Peter Clarke has caught six passes for 119 yards and two scores. Jay Ducker has led the rushing attack with 29 carries for 215 yards and one touchdown, while Hunter Smith has added 91 yards and one touchdown this season. 

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview

The Oklahoma Sooners are 2-0 this year after they defeated Michigan by a score of 24-13 in week two. Oklahoma led 7-0 after the first quarter and extended the lead to 14-0 at the half. The Sooners were outscored 13-7 in the third quarter, but put the game away with a field goal in the fourth. Oklahoma out gained Michigan by a total of 408-288, went 9-17 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. John Mateer went 21-34 for 270 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also rushing for 74 yards and two scores in the game. Jovantae Barnes rushed six times for 24 yards, while Deion Burks caught seven passes for 101 yards and one touchdown in the win. 

Oklahoma started the season with a 35-3 win over Illinois State in week one. The Sooners are averaging 29.5 points per game with 331 passing yards and 120.5 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 8.0 points against per game this season. John Mateer has completed 71.8% of his passes for 662 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, while also rushing for 98 yards and three touchdowns. Tory Blaylock has rushed for 66 yards and one touchdown, while Deion Burks has caught 14 passes for 189 yards and two scores this season. 

Why Oklahoma will beat Temple

• Temple has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked teams.
• Oklahoma has won each of its last eight road games in September.
• Temple has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against AP-ranked teams.
• Oklahoma has covered the spread in seven of its last eight September games as a favorite.
• Oklahoma has won the first half in each of its last 21 games against non-conference opponents.
• Oklahoma has won the first quarter in each of its last five games against opponents from the American Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Temple’s last seven games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of Oklahoma’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Temple ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
• Temple ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
• Oklahoma ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
• Oklahoma ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).

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Temple vs Oklahoma Prediction 

Oklahoma comes into this matchup after a great win over Michigan last week, but this is a trap game with Auburn next week. The Sooners have played very strong defense in their first two games, but they need to clean up their turnovers in this one. Temple has blown out two bad opponents to start the season and while I do like them to hang around in the first half, I think the Sooners will pull away. I expect Oklahoma to score on almost all of their possessions and I will take them to cover on the road.