Temple vs UTSA Prediction Football Picks Today 10/4/25

In this article we will formulate a Temple vs UTSA prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 4th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 6 matchup. 

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 2-2 (0-0) this season after they lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 45-24 in their last game. Temple trailed 21-7 at halftime and 38-14 in the fourth quarter, but they scored 10 late points for the improbable cover. The Owls were out gained by a total of 468-328, went 6-19 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Evan Simon went 13-32 for 127 yards and one touchdown, while Jay Ducker rushed 14 times for 76 yards and one score. JoJo Bermudez led the receivers with four receptions for 58 yards and one touchdown in the loss. The Temple defense recorded two sacks and five tackles for loss in the game. 

In their first three games, Temple defeated UMass and Howard, but did lose to Oklahoma by a score of 42-3 in their third game. The Owls are averaging 31.0 points per game with 182.3 passing yards and 182.5 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 26.0 points against per game this season. Evan Simon has completed 57.6% of his passes for 624 yards and 10 touchdowns, while JoJo Bermudez has 15 receptions for 184 yards and two scores. Jay Ducker has led the rushing attack with 50 carries for 315 yards and two touchdowns this season. 

UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview

The UTSA Roadrunners are 2-2 (0-0) this year after they defeated Colorado State by a score of 17-16 in their last game. UTSA led 10-3 at halftime and 17-10 in the fourth quarter, but they had to stop a two point conversion with 29 seconds left for the win. The Roadrunners were out gained by a total of 407-345, went 6-15 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a margin of 2-0 in the game. Owen McCown went 14-27 for 173 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Robert Henry Jr rushed 21 times for 144 yards and one score. Robert Henry Jr also led the receivers with two receptions for 76 years and one touchdown. The UTSA defense recorded three sacks and five tackles for loss in the game. 

In their first three games, UTSA lost to Texas A&M and Texas State, but did beat Incarnate Word after that. The Roadrunners are averaging 31.3 points per game with 201.3 passing yards and 204.8 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 30.3 points against per game this season. Owen McCown has completed 62.3% of his passes for 756 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Devin McCuin has 22 receptions for 217 yards and two scores. Robert Henry Jr has led the rushing attack with 68 carries for 624 yards and seven touchdowns this year. 

Why UTSA will beat Temple

• Temple has lost each of its last nine games against teams from Texas.
• The favorite has won each of Temple’s last 12 games.
• UTSA has covered the spread in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
• Temple has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against teams from Texas.
• UTSA has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
• Temple has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of UTSA’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Seven of Temple’s last eight October games as a home underdog have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Temple ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
• Temple ranks 9th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (33:48).
• UTSA ranks 132nd among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (19.5).
• UTSA ranks 131st among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (288.8).

Temple vs UTSA Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 2-2 record and will be looking to start conference play with a win. Temple has allowed 87 points in their last two games, but played much better defense in their first two games of the season against lesser opponents. UTSA barely got by Colorado State last time out and they also had defensive issues against the two best teams they have played. I really like McCown for UTSA and I think he will be able to take advantage of this Temple defense. Take the Roadrunners here. 

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