NCAAF · October 3, 2026 · 7:33 PM ET

TEMPLE OWLS @ SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS

Free LineCrush game report for TEMPLE OWLS @ SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS on October 3, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.

Matchup Analysis

Temple’s ground game meets a stout Bulls front

Temple averages 220.2 rushing yards per game through four games, while South Florida allows 121.8 per game; establishing the run will test the Bulls’ defense.

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Sheppard and Van Buren Jr. lead the passing attacks

FOX lists Ajani Sheppard with 539 passing yards and five touchdowns for Temple and Michael Van Buren Jr. with 717 yards and three touchdowns for South Florida; both started their teams’ most recent listed games.

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Temple enters with multiple reported questionables

The report lists Jaxon Smolik (foot), Reis Stocksdale (hamstring), Coen Logan, Rameir Hardy, and Samuel Brown V as questionable for Temple, along with South Florida wide receiver Arhmad Branch.

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South Florida has been finishing games with explosive plays

FOX reports that South Florida leads the FBS with nine fourth-quarter big plays in 2026.

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Different momentum entering the matchup

South Florida is 4-0 through four games, including a 14-6 win at Bowling Green; Temple is 1-3 after a 21-17 loss to Army.

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Pick Ideas

Temple plus the points

Consider Temple +6.5 if available: the Owls are 3-1 against the spread in 2026, with listings ranging from +5.5 to +6.5.

Under 48.5

The under is worth a look at 48.5; the total reportedly moved from 52.5, and each team has gone under in two of four 2026 games.

D.J. Crowther rushing yards over

Consider D.J. Crowther over 79.5 rushing yards: he ran for 143 yards against Bowling Green and has consecutive 100-yard games in 2026.

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