Rhode Island at Temple - 2026 Matchup Preview
Rhode Island logo   Rhode Island Rams at Temple Owls  Temple logo
Saturday, September 5th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA

 
Rams (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 14 - 47 (14 - 47 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ TEM -5)
URI Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
Owls (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach K. C. Keeler (5 - 7)
Avg Score : 28 - 30 (24 - 31 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.7 - 6.3 (#61)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 6)
 
Rhode Island's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Rhode Island at Temple-2.5

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 Rhode Island's Schedule
Temple's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Temple vs Rhode Island-18.5
Sat 9/12 Temple vs Penn State+19.5
Sat 9/19 Temple at Toledo+10.5
Sat 9/26 Temple vs Army+0
Sat 10/3 Temple at South Florida+15
Sat 10/10 Temple vs UConn-0
Sat 10/17 Temple vs Charlotte-18.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/31 Temple at East Carolina+10.5
Sat 11/7 Temple at Navy+7.5
Sat 11/14 Temple vs UAB-13
Thu 11/19 Temple vs Rice-11.5
Sat 11/28 Temple at Memphis+13.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 3
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 (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
URI0%140%000%000%470%0%0000
TEM#46 (.2)44% (46)27.844% (60)2.8 (97)14845% (37)1984.58 (13)#132 (.28)46% (125)29.749% (130)43% (88)4.77 (136)50.30.31.3
 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
URI0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
TEM0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
URI Offense114140%00000000%0%0%0%0%
TEM Defense1229.730.746.3%4.771.3 - - - - - 57%42%49%43%15%.28
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
URI Defense147470%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
TEM Offense1227.823.844.4%4.580.3183451481984.550%49%44%45%14%.2

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
Rhode Island10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Temple1230:0818.338%74%550.30.31.34.61.3128.2
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
URI Offense10%0%000000%0%0
TEM Defense1257% (130)49% (130) - - - - .22 (128)3.37 (133)74% (90)9% (86)0.97 (75)
 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
URI Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
TEM Offense1250% (63)44% (60)33.2147.84.513 (78).09 (82)2.8 (97)60% (130)9% (67)0.86 (116)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
URI Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
TEM Defense1242% (6)43% (88) - - - - - - 7 (38).39 (123)1.7 (114)28% (127)33% (110).42 (117)6% (81)1.8 (19)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
URI Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
TEM Offense1249% (68)45% (37)17.929197.56.81128 (8)2 (1).35 (36)1.5 (87)31% (64)27% (99).2 (107)5% (35)1.8 (127)

Rhode Island's Power Ratings
Rhode Island's Power Rating: NR
Rhode Island's Offense Rating: NR
Rhode Island's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Rhode Island's 2026 Expected Record: -
Rhode Island's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Rhode Island's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Rhode Island's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average CAA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 912.93
Average FBS Talent: 728.81

Power Ratings Matchup
Rhode Island:    Temple: -2.425

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Rhode Island:    Temple: -5.1




Temple's Power Ratings
Temple's Power Rating: -2.425  #86
Temple's Offense Rating: 14.65  #60
Temple's Defense Rating: 24.40  #128
2026 Talent Rating: 698.00  #76
Blue Chip Ratio: 2  #72
Temple's 2026 Expected Record: 5.7 - 6.3
Temple's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.1  #88
Temple's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.1  #68
Temple's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.2  #109

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 576.71
Average Power Five Talent: 912.93
Average FBS Talent: 728.81


Rhode Island Scoring
Offense: 14 PPG
Offense on Road: 14
Defense: 47 PPG
Defense on Road: 47

Rhode Island's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Temple 36
Rhode Island 22

Projected Total Points: 58
Temple Scoring
Offense: 27.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.8
Defense: 29.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 30.7

Temple's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Temple000 Overs
Rhode Island000 Unders

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

(#) URI at (#86) TEM
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatURITEM
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #86
SP+SP+NR #88
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #76
Blue ChipsBC%NR #72
Temple Notes
(2/25) Vibes: Excited, Owls should bowl, strong run game
(2/25) HC Keeler a good one, look to bowl after 5 wins
(2/25) QB1? Smolik (PSU) vs Sheppard (WSU) likely
(2/25) RB H Smith back, Brown (RU) added. Have depth
(2/25) WR has a decent stable, 2 productive FCS adds
(2/25) TE Peter Clarke is a big target, a top G5 option
(2/25) OL has 4 good starters and depth options. Strong
(2/25) DL is a ?, LB unit looks strong. CBs very green
Temple Injury Report
Rhode Island on Offense
CategoryCat
URI OffTEM Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #125
ExplosiveExpNR #69
PPAPPANR #132
PowerPwrNR #128
SP+SP+NR #109
Pts POPPONR #136
HavocHavNR #94
Rhode Island Run Game
CategoryCat
URI OffTEM Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #130
Run ExplRExpNR #75
PPAExpNR #128
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #133
Stuff RateStuffNR #131
TackleTak - NR
Rhode Island Pass Game
CategoryCat
URI OffTEM Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #88
Pass ExplPExlNR #114
PPAExpNR #123
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #86
DB HavocDBNR #81
Temple on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCatTEM OffURI Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #46NR
ExplosiveExp #110NR
PPAPPA #46NR
PowerPwr #60NR
SP+SP+ #68NR
Pts POPPO #13NR
HavocHav #52NR
Temple Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCat
TEM OffURI Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #60NR
Run ExplRExp #116NR
PPAExp #82NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #97NR
Stuff RateStuff #87NR
TackleTak - NR
Temple Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCatTEM OffURI Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #37NR
Pass ExplPExl #87NR
PPAExp #36NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #67NR
DB HavocDB #35NR
Program Comparison
TEM 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Up to Average G5

URI 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Lincoln Financial Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
URI's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Antwain Littleton II2411248145.265
Gabe Winowich3916924.351
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Antwain Littleton II3016525.514
Gabe Winowich460015.038
Will Dixon1212.02

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URI's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Toddrick Brewton (Tr)41010
Trey Lubin20000
Aaris Bethea20000
Antwain Littleton II10000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Toddrick Brewton (Tr)41010
Trey Lubin20000
Aaris Bethea20000
Antwain Littleton II10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Toddrick Brewton (Tr)41010
Trey Lubin20000
Aaris Bethea20000

TEM's OC Tyler Walker (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Hunter Smith6240326.572
Keveun Mason2816716.029
Colin Chase126905.821
Samuel Brown V (Tr)163802.49
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jayce Freeman (Tr)41774818.965
Jovanni Bermudez39501412.838
Peter Clarke30483616.150
Colin Chase40414410.442

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TEM's DC Brian Smith (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Curly Ordonez698113
Avery Powell541001
Eric Stuart442010
Pooh Lawton232001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
JaMair Diaz (Tr)141120
Curly Ordonez698113
Russell Sykes134100
Earl Kulp50000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Curly Ordonez698113
Jayvant Brown121001
Avery Powell541001