UAB BLAZERS @ TEMPLE OWLS

Philadelphia date and setting confirmed

Temple’s official game center lists UAB at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET, with ESPN+ listed as the streaming outlet.

The passing matchup favors UAB’s defense

Through nine games, UAB’s opponents averaged 122.6 passing yards per game and Temple averaged 176.2, making Temple’s ability to sustain drives through the air a key test.

Temple showed late-game fight at Navy

Temple rallied from a 28-point deficit to tie Navy late before losing 42-35 on Nov. 7; JoJo Bermudez scored on a 78-yard punt-return touchdown and a 41-yard receiving touchdown.

Temple’s defense has given up substantial yardage

Temple allowed 408.8 yards per game through nine games, compared with 318.8 produced by UAB’s offense; the Blazers will look to exploit the gap.

UAB’s recent win came with a turnover warning

UAB beat Charlotte 23-12 on Nov. 7 despite three interceptions by quarterback Ryder Burton, making ball security a focus against Temple.

Injury information remains preliminary

As of Nov. 8, the available tracker listed no reported injuries for either team, but it was only a snapshot and had no matchup-specific depth chart.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Consider Temple rushing yards over at a favorable number

Consider Temple team rushing over at 175 yards or lower: Temple averaged 175.9 rushing yards per game in 2026 and UAB allowed 176.0; no matchup line was listed as of Nov. 8.

Look at the under only if the total is elevated

Consider an under at 52.5 or higher; over their nine recent completed games, UAB averaged 21.8 points and Temple averaged 24.9.