Temple at Massachusetts - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, August 30th 2025 (3:30 PM EDT)
Temple -3 (51.5) (-148)  Open: -3.0 | 51.5
Temple 42 - Massachusetts: 10

 
Owls (3 - 3) (5 - 1 - 0)
Coach K. C. Keeler (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 30 - 26 (33 - 28 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.5 - 6.5 (#87)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Wind: 16.2 MPH
Our Line: Temple -16.5  (SP+ TEM -26)

Projected Score: TEM: 36 - UMASS: 20 (56)
TEM Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
TEM Travel: 219 miles
Minutemen (0 - 6) (1 - 5 - 0)
Coach Joe Harasymiak (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 10 - 37 (13 - 30 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0.9 - 11.1 (#136)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 9)
 
Temple's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Temple at Massachusetts-3.051.5W 42 - 10OY
Sat 9/6 Temple vs Howard-28.047.0W 55 - 7OY
Sat 9/13 Temple vs Oklahoma+23.550.5L 3 - 42UN
Sat 9/20 Temple at Georgia Tech+24.552.5L 24 - 45OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Temple vs UTSA+6.558.5W 27 - 21UY
Sat 10/11 Temple vs Navy+10.052.5L 31 - 32OY
Sat 10/18 Temple at Charlotte-11.546.5
Sat 10/25 Temple at Tulsa+1
Sat 11/1 Temple vs East Carolina+7.5
Sat 11/8 Temple at Army+7.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Temple vs Tulane+7
Sat 11/29 Temple at North Texas+10.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Temple's Schedule
Massachusetts's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Massachusetts vs Temple+3.051.5L 10 - 42ON
Sat 9/6 Massachusetts vs Bryant-14.552.0L 26 - 27ON
Sat 9/13 Massachusetts at Iowa+35.544.5L 7 - 47ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Massachusetts at Missouri+44.557.5L 6 - 42UY
Sat 10/4 Massachusetts vs Western Michigan+12.546.5L 3 - 21UN
Sat 10/11 Massachusetts at Kent State+1.549.5L 6 - 42UN
Sat 10/18 Massachusetts vs Buffalo+16.545.5
Sat 10/25 Massachusetts at Central Michigan+14
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/4 Massachusetts at Akron+12.5
Wed 11/12 Massachusetts vs Northern Illinois+15.5
Tue 11/18 Massachusetts at Ohio+23.5
Tue 11/25 Massachusetts vs Bowling Green+10

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 9
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1

Predictions for Massachusetts's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
TEM#42 (.26)44% (68)30.343% (80)2.63 (110)17344% (59)2094.72 (24)#106 (.23)45% (110)26.251% (128)40% (55)4.88 (133)51.80.21.2
UMASS#136 (-.04)36% (129)9.734% (132)1.98 (135)5838% (106)1812.15 (136)#119 (.26)48% (128)36.848% (120)49% (128)4.45 (117)45.81.20.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
TEM#128 (.04)32% (132)32% (133)2.58 (127)9333% (127)2163.57 (97)#100 (.23)41% (63)43% (67)40% (63)4.18 (106)45.121.3
UMASS#69 (.19)41% (94)43% (78)3.1 (50)16438% (110)1823.73 (89)#114 (.26)46% (116)51% (128)40% (71)4.66 (129)63.20.80.8



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
TEM Offense630.33343.5%4.720.2203821732094.652%48%43%44%15%.26
UMASS Defense636.83048%4.450.8 - - - - - 47%52%48%49%9%.26
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
TEM Defense626.227.545.2%4.881.2 - - - - - 51%49%51%40%18%.23
UMASS Offense69.71336%2.151.215239581812.243%56%34%38%23%-.04

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Temple632:492044%86%551.80.21.24.72027.3
Massachusetts628:1615.229%10%5.545.81.20.83.31.5127.5
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
TEM Offense652% (56)43% (80)37.7172.74.68 (87).11 (79)2.63 (110)57% (129)11% (100)0.92 (89)
UMASS Defense647% (44)48% (120) - - - - .13 (92)3.43 (134)84% (127)6% (133)0.7 (4)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
TEM Defense651% (80)51% (128) - - - - .27 (130)3.4 (133)65% (42)10% (69)1.07 (104)
UMASS Offense643% (116)34% (132)2758.32.24 (125)-.08 (132)1.98 (135)62% (118)13% (128)1.02 (50)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
TEM Offense648% (77)44% (59)1828.3209.27.411.615 (13)0 (1).42 (31)1.6 (31)33% (104)30% (74).37 (49)5% (42)1.9 (85)
UMASS Defense652% (88)49% (128) - - - - - - 3 (93).4 (123)1.5 (75)26% (133)28% (61).25 (56)3% (133)1.9 (57)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
TEM Defense649% (58)40% (55) - - - - - - 5 (46).23 (64)1.4 (34)28% (127)30% (74).31 (80)8% (10)1.7 (13)
UMASS Offense656% (24)38% (106)19.736.2180.759.21 (136)6 (102).03 (131)1.2 (133)38% (133)28% (94).11 (125)10% (134)1.8 (110)

Temple's Power Ratings
Temple's Power Rating: -9.38  #109
Temple's Offense Rating: 13.13  #58
Temple's Defense Rating: 22.51  #131
2025 Talent Rating: 522.00  #114
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #101
Temple's 2025 Expected Record: 5.5 - 6.5
Temple's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.8  #88
Temple's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.5  #72
Temple's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.3  #106

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 575.29
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Temple: -9.38   Massachusetts: -24.33

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Temple: -5.8   Massachusetts: -31.8




Massachusetts's Power Ratings
Massachusetts's Power Rating: -24.33  #136
Massachusetts's Offense Rating: -1.23  #135
Massachusetts's Defense Rating: 22.26  #129
2025 Talent Rating: 540.00  #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #101
Massachusetts's 2025 Expected Record: 0.9 - 11.1
Massachusetts's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -31.8  #136
Massachusetts's Offense SP+ Rating: 11.0  #135
Massachusetts's Defense SP+ Rating: 42.4  #136

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


Temple Scoring
Offense: 30.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 33
Defense: 26.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 27.5

Temple's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Temple 36
Massachusetts 20


Total Points: 56

Based on Last 4 Games
Massachusetts 39
Temple 30

Total Points: 69

Based on Entire Season
Temple 33
Massachusetts 19

Total Points: 52
Massachusetts Scoring
Offense: 9.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 13
Defense: 36.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 30

Massachusetts's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 6
Record vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202508/30Massachusetts10Temple42Temple -3Temple51.5Over
202209/24Temple28Massachusetts0Temple -10Temple44.0Under
201709/15Temple29Massachusetts21Temple -14.5Massachusetts52.5Under
201509/19Massachusetts23Temple25Temple -9Massachusetts55.0Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Massachusetts021 Overs
Temple423 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 22 - 21 - 11 - 1
Road Teams2 - 22 - 21 - 11 - 1

(#109) TEM at (#136) UMASS
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatTEMUMASS
Power RatePwr #109 #136
SP+SP+ #88 #136
Perf GradeGrade #41 #134
OffenseOff #24 #133
DefenseDef #74 #126
Spec TeamsST #73 #85
TalentTal #114 #109
Blue ChipsBC% #101 #101

Temple Notes
(10/12) Box score W in Navy L, OG'd mids by 120 yds. Oof
(10/12) Fringe bowl team, incredible job by staff
(9/24) Keeler looks like a HC that plays to cover
(8/30) Blasted UMass, Off good, QB Simon 6 TDs!
(7/13) QB1? Chiccitt (RMU), Simon, McCoy (Tx St)
(3/24) HC Keeler incredible hire for Temple
(3/24) RB bad LY, Ducker (SHSU) added, Smith exp'd
(3/24) WR complete rebuild. Jones/Adams some exp
(3/24) OL 3/5 back, 2 more w/ exp. Need better
(3/24) Def awful LY, 8 portal adds. New DC
(3/24) OC Walker was Montana State OC

Massachusetts Notes
(10/15) Have not scored 7+ points in any game over a month
(10/12) Blown out by Kent? UMass is worst team in CFB
(10/12) There is nothing here to like or fear. Mid FCS at best
(9/25) DBs are extremely banged up, moving CB to S
(9/25) 17 pts vs 2 FBS teams, 0 in the 2nd half
(9/25) QB1 B Rose is out, Hairston & Jordan playing
(8/30) Killed by Temple? Barely 300 yds, gave up 450+
(8/30) Def could be bottom 10, allowed 6 TD passes
(3/21) QB G. Jordan (Yale) or Rose (Utah)?
(3/21) RBs meh. Hester has exp. Campbell top rated
(3/21) WR rebuild. JAGs,not much size
Temple on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
TEM OffUMASS Def
Perf GradePerf #24 #126
SuccessSuc #68 #128
ExplosiveExp #56 #24
PPAPPA #42 #119
PowerPwr #58 #129
SP+SP+ #72 #136
Pts POPPO #24 #117
HavocHav #74 #135
Temple Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
TEM OffUMASS Def
Run GameRun #79 #111
Run SuccessRSuc #80 #120
Run ExplRExp #89 #4
PPAExp #79 #92
Run BlockR Blk #8 -
OL YdsOLY #110 #134
Stuff RateStuff #113 #134
TackleTak -  #30
Temple Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
TEM OffUMASS Def
Pass GamePass #40 #132
Pass SuccessPSuc #59 #128
Pass ExplPExl #31 #75
PPAExp #31 #123
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #41 #34
F7 HavocF7 #100 #133
DB HavocDB #42 #133
Massachusetts on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
CategoryCatUMASS OffTEM Def
Perf GradePerf #133 #74
SuccessSuc #129 #110
ExplosiveExp #124 #54
PPAPPA #136 #106
PowerPwr #135 #131
SP+SP+ #135 #106
Pts POPPO #136 #133
HavocHav #135 #38
Massachusetts Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
CategoryCat
UMASS OffTEM Def
Run GameRun #128 #111
Run SuccessRSuc #132 #128
Run ExplRExp #50 #104
PPAExp #132 #130
Run BlockR Blk #83 -
OL YdsOLY #135 #133
Stuff RateStuff #134 #126
TackleTak -  #119
Massachusetts Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
CategoryCatUMASS OffTEM Def
Pass GamePass #105 #46
Pass SuccessPSuc #106 #55
Pass ExplPExl #133 #34
PPAExp #131 #64
Pass Block/RushP Blk #133 #40
F7 HavocF7 #128 #69
DB HavocDB #134 #10
Program Comparison
UMASS 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

TEM 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 72° - Wind: 16 mph
Rematch from Week 1
Temple 3.0 (51.5)
Temple won at Massachusetts this year (42-10)

Previous Matchups
Temple beat Massachusetts in 2022 (28-0)

  
TEM's OC Tyler Walker (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Evan Simon9415361%11501307.5
Gevani McCoy (Tr)141782%105206.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jevyon Ducker9044645.055
Hunter Smith (Tr)3121026.865
Evan Simon4515613.534
Terrez Worthy237113.123
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Peter Clarke17276316.236
Jovanni Bermudez22267412.130
Kajiya Hollawayne16256216.046
Colin Chase (Tr)1716619.829

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TEM's DC Brian Smith (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Avery Powell (Tr)330000
Curly Ordonez296112
Eric Stuart251010
Dontae Pollard (Tr)240000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cam'Ron Stewart157421
Sekou Kromah145301
Curly Ordonez296112
Demerick Morris (Tr)61110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ben Osueke160005
Jaylen Castleberry (Tr)230004
London Hall10002

UMASS's OC Mike Bajakian (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
AJ Hairston5510951%517134.7
Brandon Rose (Tr)366258%289024.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Rocko Griffin (Tr)3516514.741
Brandon Hood (Tr)3910612.718
Juwuan Price178004.727
Elijah Faulkner162701.77
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jacquon Gibson3635809.950
Donnie Gray (Tr)14183013.141
Jake McConnachie (Tr)1312909.921
Reece Adkins (Tr)6104017.351

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UMASS's DC Jared Keyte (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Timmy Hinspeter (Tr)654221
Derrieon Craig461111
Tyler Martin430001
Kendall Bournes292000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marques White195311
Timmy Hinspeter (Tr)654221
Tim Grant-Randall163221
Malachi Madison (Tr)81100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
TJ Magee (Tr)90002
Timmy Hinspeter (Tr)654221
Marques White195311