Rice at Temple - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Rice Owls at Temple Owls

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Thursday, November 19th 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA  (American Athletic)

 
Owls (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Scott Abell (5 - 8)
Avg Score : 19 - 33 (14 - 33 on Road)
Record Prediction: 2.1 - 9.9 (#112)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 5)
TEM 2nd straight Home Game
TEM is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Temple -12  (SP+ TEM -6)

Projected Score: RICE: 20 - TEM: 32 (52)
TEM Win prob: 79% | Cover: 45%
RICE Travel: 1342 miles, 1 hrs behind
Owls (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach K. C. Keeler (5 - 7)
Avg Score : 28 - 30 (24 - 31 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.9 - 6.1 (#76)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 5)
 
Rice's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Rice vs Houston Christian-7.5
Sat 9/12Rice at Notre Dame+35
Sat 9/19Rice vs Western Michigan+7
Sat 9/26Rice at Fresno State+18.5
Sat 10/3Rice vs UTSA+12.5
Sat 10/10Rice at East Carolina+18
Sat 10/17Rice vs Tulsa+10
Sat 10/24Rice at Florida Atlantic+11.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Rice at North Texas+11
Sat 11/14Rice vs Tulane+10.5
Thu 11/19Rice at Temple+12
Sat 11/28Rice vs Army+11.5

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

Predictions for Rice's Schedule
Temple's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Temple vs Rhode Island-17
Sat 9/12Temple vs Penn State+16
Sat 9/19Temple at Toledo+3
Sat 9/26Temple vs Army+2
Sat 10/3Temple at South Florida+8.5
Sat 10/10Temple vs UConn-3.5
Sat 10/17Temple vs Charlotte-22
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Temple at East Carolina+8.5
Sat 11/7Temple at Navy+8.5
Sat 11/14Temple vs UAB-13.5
Thu 11/19Temple vs Rice-12
Fri 11/27Temple at Memphis+10

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 2, 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
RICE#122 (.06)37% (122)19.138% (114)2.69 (114)20533% (132)983.21 (114)#120 (.25)40% (49)32.941% (55)39% (46)3.71 (73)49.50.80.5
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
RICE0%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
RICE Offense1319.114.236.8%3.210.817302205984.170%28%38%33%18%.06
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
RICE Defense1332.932.640%3.710.5 - - - - - 49%50%41%39%14%.25
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
Rice1332:4317.134%55%4.849.50.80.551.9027
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
RICE Offense1370% (4)38% (114)49.8204.84.120 (60).05 (102)2.69 (114)73% (61)14% (134)1 (53)
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
RICE Defense1349% (52)41% (55) - - - - .16 (103)3.02 (98)64% (23)9% (106)1.17 (132)
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
RICE Offense1328% (133)33% (132)11.417.297.65.78.611 (121)4 (7).12 (122)1.7 (28)32% (81)20% (135).02 (133)3% (7)2.1 (41)
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
RICE Defense1350% (88)39% (46) - - - - - - 3 (100).36 (117)1.9 (134)32% (55)31% (84).43 (123)5% (102)2.5 (135)
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)

Rice's Power Ratings
Rice's Power Rating: -17.14  #127
Rice's Offense Rating: 6.36  #129
Rice's Defense Rating: 23.50  #126
2026 Talent Rating: 482.00  #104
Blue Chip Ratio: 1%  #83
Rice's 2026 Expected Record: 2.1 - 9.9
Rice's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.7  #120
Rice's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.0  #118
Rice's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.2  #110

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 513
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28

Power Ratings Matchup
Rice: -17.14   Temple: -3.855

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Rice: -14.7   Temple: -8.7




Temple's Power Ratings
Temple's Power Rating: -3.855  #92
Temple's Offense Rating: 14.62  #82
Temple's Defense Rating: 18.64  #106
2026 Talent Rating: 610.00  #81
Blue Chip Ratio: 3  #69
Temple's 2026 Expected Record: 5.9 - 6.1
Temple's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.7  #102
Temple's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.2  #72
Temple's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.3  #117

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 513
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28


Rice Scoring
Offense: 19.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 14.2
Defense: 32.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 32.6

Rice'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 32
Rice 20


Projected Total Points: 52
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
Rice000 Unders

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

(#127) RICE at (#92) TEM
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatRICETEM
Game ControlGC #124 #114
Momentum ControlMC #122 #132
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #127 #92
SP+SP+ #120 #102
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #104 #81
Blue ChipsBC% #83 #69
Rice Notes
(1/29) Staff year 2, unique Gun Option offense
(1/29) QB Brown (UCF) better runner than pass, good fit
(1/29) RB Jackson good LY, 3 RB needed, some depth
(1/29) WR rebuild, Mosey (HC) good add. Must block/run
(1/29) OL 2 FT starters, 2 PT. Has pieces if depth can fill
(1/29) DL lost best DE/DT. Some exp to build on
(1/29) LBs are the size of DBs. Huge ? that lacks answers
(1/29) DBs went heavy in portal, some decent options
(1/29) Def Succ #s LY misleading, torched by big plays
Rice Injury Report
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
Rice on Offense
Option Offense 71%, Pass: 28%
CategoryCat
RICE OffTEM Def
Game ControlGC #125 #107
Momentum ControlMC #109 #130
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #122 #125
ExplosiveExp #115 #69
PPAPPA #122 #132
PowerPwr #129 #106
SP+SP+ #118 #117
Pts POPPO #114 #136
HavocHav #109 #94
Rice Run Game
Option Offense 71%, Pass: 28%
CategoryCat
RICE OffTEM Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #114 #130
Run ExplRExp #53 #75
PPAExp #102 #128
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #114 #133
Stuff RateStuff #102 #131
TackleTak - NR
Rice Pass Game
Option Offense 71%, Pass: 28%
CategoryCat
RICE OffTEM Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #132 #88
Pass ExplPExl #28 #114
PPAExp #122 #123
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #134 #86
DB HavocDB #7 #81
Temple on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCatTEM OffRICE Def
Game ControlGC #127 #117
Momentum ControlMC #124 #121
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #46 #49
ExplosiveExp #110 #136
PPAPPA #46 #120
PowerPwr #82 #126
SP+SP+ #72 #110
Pts POPPO #13 #73
HavocHav #52 #110
Temple Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCat
TEM OffRICE Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #60 #55
Run ExplRExp #116 #132
PPAExp #82 #103
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #97 #98
Stuff RateStuff #87 #93
TackleTak - NR
Temple Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCatTEM OffRICE Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #37 #46
Pass ExplPExl #87 #134
PPAExp #36 #117
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #67 #106
DB HavocDB #35 #102
Program Comparison
TEM 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

RICE 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Lincoln Financial Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
RICE's OC Vince Munch (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Patrick Crayton Jr.71547%73124.9
Lucas Scheerhorn91369%40003.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Quinton Jackson18088964.973
DAndre Hardeman Jr.7630224.036
Tyvonn Byars3419315.732
Jacurri Brown (Tr)1614228.960
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Max Mosey (Tr)5049009.846
Payton Matthews493023.354
Quinton Jackson474118.575
Tyvonn Byars253026.543

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RICE's DC Jon Kay (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
AJ Brown (Tr)530000
Jo Chavez402011
Austin Harnetiaux (Tr)372002
Chibby Nwajuaku253220
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chibby Nwajuaku253220
Joseph Mutombo122211
Cooper King82100
Daveon Hook163100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tariq Watson120012
Austin Harnetiaux (Tr)372002
Jerrick Harper231002

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