NCAAF · October 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET
TEMPLE OWLS @ SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS
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Matchup Analysis
An unbeaten Bulls team opens conference play at home
South Florida enters this 2026 matchup 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the American, while Temple is 1-3 and 0-1; the Bulls host at Raymond James Stadium.
SourceTemple’s ground game has been its steady feature
Through four games of 2026, Temple has rushed for 881 yards, or 220.3 per game, and reached at least 176 rushing yards in each game.
SourceCrowther is coming off another productive outing
South Florida running back D.J. Crowther ran for 143 yards and a touchdown at Bowling Green in 2026, his second consecutive game with more than 100 rushing yards.
SourceTemple’s quarterback call remains a variable
Temple coach K.C. Keeler said Jaxon Smolik was not fully cleared after his injury and the Owls were preparing Ajani Sheppard to start; Sheppard had 290 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns against Army in 2026.
SourceAvailability questions could affect Temple’s skill-player rotation
A third-party injury report listed Samuel Brown V and Reis Stocksdale as questionable, while official team previews did not confirm those statuses.
SourcePick Ideas
Temple +6.5
Temple is worth considering at +6.5 because the Owls were 3-1 ATS through four 2026 games versus South Florida’s 2-2 ATS mark.
Lean under 48.5
Under 48.5 is a cautious lean because South Florida’s 2026 road win at Bowling Green finished 14-6.
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