Temple at Charlotte - 2025 Matchup Preview
Temple logo Temple Owls at Charlotte 49ersCharlotte logo
Saturday, October 18th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Jerry Richardson Stadium - Charlotte, NC  (American Athletic)

 
Owls (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach K. C. Keeler (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 20 - 35 (17 - 46 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#133)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 8)
Our Line: Charlotte -0.5   (SP+ TEM -3)
Projected Score: TEM: 29 - CHAR: 30 (57)
CHAR Win prob: 53% | Cover: 53%
TEM Travel: 440 miles
49ers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Tim Albin (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 24 - 35 (24 - 33 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 2.5 - 9.5 (#134)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 7)
 
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
Charlotte's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Charlotte vs App State+8.553.5
Sat 9/6 Charlotte vs North Carolina+19.5
Sat 9/13 Charlotte vs Monmouth-3
Thu 9/18 Charlotte vs Rice+1
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/3 Charlotte at South Florida+23.5
Sat 10/11 Charlotte at Army+19
Sat 10/18 Charlotte vs Temple-0.5
Fri 10/24 Charlotte vs North Texas+10
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/8 Charlotte at East Carolina+15.5
Sat 11/15 Charlotte vs UTSA+18.5
Sat 11/22 Charlotte at Georgia+50.5
Sat 11/29 Charlotte at Tulane+26.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 4, Bad 3, 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 Charlotte'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
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
CHAR#116 (.1)37% (122)23.739% (110)2.75 (113)11935% (120)2243.9 (70)#113 (.25)45% (107)35.148% (111)42% (83)3.87 (81)65.31.81
 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
TEM0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
CHAR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
TEM Offense1219.616.832.4%3.57216309932162.945%55%32%33%20%.04
CHAR Defense1235.133.345.3%3.871 - - - - - 56%44%48%42%15%.25
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
TEM Defense1235.446.241.2%4.181.3 - - - - - 57%42%43%40%12%.23
CHAR Offense1223.724.237.1%3.91.8173431192243.747%52%39%35%17%.1

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
Temple1230:1215.632%42%5.645.121.33.81.2128.2
Charlotte1228:3717.330%42%7.865.31.814.91.2126.1
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 Offense1245% (107)32% (133)32.193.32.910 (122)-.04 (128)2.58 (127)71% (86)13% (123)0.94 (81)
CHAR Defense1256% (118)48% (111) - - - - .19 (104)3.27 (106)68% (35)8% (114)0.96 (57)
 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 Defense1257% (128)43% (67) - - - - .23 (119)3.18 (94)78% (100)7% (126)1.17 (126)
CHAR Offense1247% (88)39% (110)32.3118.73.716 (90).09 (93)2.75 (113)68% (105)11% (106)1.1 (24)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
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)
CHAR Defense1244% (18)42% (83) - - - - - - 10 (66).34 (112)1.8 (122)31% (92)33% (107).57 (132)6% (51)2.4 (133)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
TEM Defense1242% (8)40% (63) - - - - - - 9 (76).27 (84)1.6 (79)30% (100)29% (48).29 (62)5% (105)1.9 (41)
CHAR Offense1252% (46)35% (120)14.829.4224.17.615.216 (87)14 (115).12 (120)1.9 (6)35% (123)29% (96).23 (103)6% (57)2.3 (3)

Temple's Power Ratings
Temple's Power Rating: -20.27 #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

Power Ratings Matchup
Temple: -20.27   Charlotte: -17.79

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Temple: -16.4   Charlotte: -19.4




Charlotte's Power Ratings
Charlotte's Power Rating: -17.79 #130
Charlotte's Offense Rating: 1.99 #130
Charlotte's Defense Rating: 23.17 #109
2025 Talent Rating: 466.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #61
Charlotte's 2025 Expected Record: 2.5 - 9.5
Charlotte's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -19.4 #133
Charlotte's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.1 #120
Charlotte's Defense SP+ Rating: 38.5 #128

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


Temple Scoring
Offense: 19.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 16.8
Defense: 35.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 46.2

Temple'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
Charlotte 30
Temple 29

Projected Total Points: 57
Charlotte Scoring
Offense: 23.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.2
Defense: 35.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 33.3

Charlotte'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
201609/24Temple48Charlotte20TempleTemple -29.5Charlotte52.0Over
201510/02Charlotte3Temple37TempleTemple -23.5Temple43.0Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Charlotte011 Overs
Temple211 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 10 - 20 - 10 - 1
Road Teams1 - 12 - 01 - 01 - 0

(#124) Temple Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -20.27 #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
Temple     Ratings Matchup     Charlotte
Power #124
#130
Off #127
#130
Def #111
#109
Talent #122
#115
SP+ #125
#133
SP+ Off #110
#120
SP+ Def #123
#128

Weather Forecast
Playing in Jerry Richardson Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: TEM | CHAR
Depth Chart: TEM | CHAR
Rosters: TEM | CHAR
(#130) Charlotte Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -17.79 #130
Offense Rating: 1.99 #130
Defense Rating: 23.17 #109
Overall SP+ Rating: -19.4 #133
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.1 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 38.5 #128
Talent Rating: 466.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 3 #61
Expected Record: 2.5 - 9.5

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.9 PPO
Poor Run Success 39%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Charlotte Notes
(3/24) QB Connor Harrell (NC) or G Loftis (Duke)
(3/24) RB rebuild. Chaney (Lou) added, depth?
(3/24) WR complete rebuild. 5 portals.
(3/24) OL rebuild 1/5 back. Only 1 portal add?


  
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

Charlotte's OC Todd Fitch
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Conner Harrell (Tr)213757%282217.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Donald Chaney Jr. (Tr)5017833.627
Henry Rutledge117206.533
Conner Harrell (Tr)165513.416
Rod Gainey Jr.103403.411
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Henry Rutledge108218.228
Miles Burris264032.048
Donald Chaney Jr. (Tr)76208.919
Justin Olson235017.525

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Charlotte's DC Nate Faanes
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Shay Taylor (Tr)7411434
Reid Williford746222
Treyveon McGee332001
Ja'Qurious Conley262110
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Shay Taylor (Tr)7411434
Reid Williford746222
Donovan Spellman32100
Ja'Qurious Conley262110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Shay Taylor (Tr)7411434
Thailand Baldwin (Tr)233003
Reid Williford746222