Howard at Temple - 2025 Matchup Preview
Howard logo Howard Bison at Temple OwlsTemple logo
Saturday, September 6th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA

 
Bison (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 7 - 44 (7 - 44 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -16   (SP+ TEM -16)
HOW Win prob: 88% | Cover: 54%
Owls (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach K. C. Keeler (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 20 - 35 (22 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#133)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 8)
 
Howard's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/6 Howard at Temple-16

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Howard's Schedule
Temple's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Temple at Massachusetts-1.052.5
Sat 9/6 Temple vs Howard-5
Sat 9/13 Temple vs Oklahoma+35
Sat 9/20 Temple at Georgia Tech+28
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Temple vs UTSA+16.5
Sat 10/11 Temple vs Navy+11
Sat 10/18 Temple at Charlotte+0.5
Sat 10/25 Temple at Tulsa+3
Sat 11/1 Temple vs East Carolina+8.5
Sat 11/8 Temple at Army+17
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Temple vs Tulane+19.5
Sat 11/29 Temple at North Texas+13

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 4, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 4, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Temple's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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
HOW0%70%000%000%440%0%0000
TEM#128 (.04)32% (132)19.632% (133)2.58 (127)9333% (127)2163.57 (97)#100 (.23)41% (63)35.443% (67)40% (63)4.18 (106)45.121.3
 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
HOW0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
TEM0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
HOW Offense1770%00000000%0%0%0%0%
TEM Defense1235.424.741.2%4.181.3 - - - - - 57%42%43%40%12%.23
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
HOW Defense144440%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
TEM Offense1219.622.332.4%3.57216309932162.945%55%32%33%20%.04

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Howard10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Temple1230:1215.632%42%5.645.121.33.81.2128.2
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
HOW Offense10%0%000000%0%0
TEM Defense1257% (128)43% (67) - - - - .23 (119)3.18 (94)78% (100)7% (126)1.17 (126)
 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
HOW Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
TEM Offense1245% (107)32% (133)32.193.32.910 (122)-.04 (128)2.58 (127)71% (86)13% (123)0.94 (81)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
HOW Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
TEM Defense1242% (8)40% (63) - - - - - - 9 (76).27 (84)1.6 (79)30% (100)29% (48).29 (62)5% (105)1.9 (41)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
HOW Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
TEM Offense1255% (30)33% (127)20.234.32166.310.716 (87)14 (115).13 (116)1.7 (38)39% (132)23% (129).18 (112)7% (105)2.1 (48)

Howard's Power Ratings
Howard's Power Rating: #NR
Howard's Offense Rating: #NR
Howard's Defense Rating: #NR
2025 Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Howard's 2025 Expected Record: -
Howard's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Howard's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Howard's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average MEAC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 860.18
Average FBS Talent: 682.74

Power Ratings Matchup
Howard:    Temple: -15.835

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Howard:    Temple: -16.4




Temple's Power Ratings
Temple's Power Rating: -15.835 #124
Temple's Offense Rating: 2.99 #127
Temple's Defense Rating: 23.26 #111
2025 Talent Rating: 426.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #97
Temple's 2025 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Temple's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #125
Temple's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #110
Temple's Defense SP+ Rating: 37.2 #123

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 528.57
Average Power Five Talent: 860.18
Average FBS Talent: 682.74


Howard Scoring
Offense: 7 PPG
Offense on Road: 7
Defense: 44 PPG
Defense on Road: 44

Howard's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Temple 33
Howard 18

Projected Total Points: 53
Temple Scoring
Offense: 19.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 22.3
Defense: 35.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.7

Temple's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Temple000 Overs
Howard000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#NR) Howard Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -

Team Profile






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Howard     Ratings Matchup     Temple
Power #NR
#124
Off #NR
#127
Def #NR
#111
Talent #
#122
SP+ #N/A
#125
SP+ Off #N/A
#110
SP+ Def #N/A
#123

Weather Forecast
Playing in Lincoln Financial Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: HOW | TEM
Depth Chart: HOW | TEM
Rosters: HOW | TEM
(#124) Temple Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -15.835 #124
Offense Rating: 2.99 #127
Defense Rating: 23.26 #111
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #125
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.8 #110
Defense SP+ Rating: 37.2 #123
Talent Rating: 426.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #97
Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 32%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.57 PPO
Awful Run Success 32%
Awful Pass Success 33%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.18 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Avg Pass Def Success 40%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position


Temple Notes
(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
(3/24) DC Smith was DC @ Rice? Meh


  
Howard's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
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Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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Howard's DC
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Temple's OC Tyler Walker
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Evan Simon18130859%20321596.6
Anthony Chiccitt (Tr)19529965%22001477.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jevyon Ducker14871974.986
Terrez Worthy7942545.475
Gevani McCoy (Tr)5932855.671
Jocquez Smith3613213.722
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
John Adams16194112.135
Antonio Jones2317017.432
Daniel Evert8143217.954
Kajiya Hollawayne9120013.359

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Temple's DC Brian Smith
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jalen Stewart (Tr)773312
Javier Morton480001
Ben Osueke260004
Sekou Kromah202100
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jalen Stewart (Tr)773312
Sekou Kromah202100
Cam'Ron Stewart195120
Demerick Morris (Tr)131110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ben Osueke260004
Jalen Stewart (Tr)773312
Louis Frye160001