Temple at South Florida Week 5 College Football Matchup Temple at South Florida Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Oct 3 2026 · Week 5 · 🏟 Raymond James Stadium Tampa, FL · Turf · 65,857 cap
Temple✈ 924 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Temple
26
South Florida
35
P&R Line South Florida -8.5
P&R Total O/U 60.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
South Florida has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor South Florida entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
South Florida wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
South Florida wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → South Florida · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Temple 2026 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
South Florida 2026 Schedule
South Florida's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5South Florida vs Florida International-11
Sat 9/12South Florida at Army+1
Sat 9/19South Florida vs Delaware State-23
Sat 9/26South Florida at Bowling Green-8.5
Sat 10/3South Florida vs Temple-8.5
Thu 10/8South Florida at UTSA+2
Sat 10/17South Florida vs Kent State-20.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31South Florida vs UAB-19
Fri 11/6South Florida at East Carolina+2.5
Thu 11/12South Florida vs Memphis-1
Sat 11/21South Florida at Florida Atlantic-4
Fri 11/27South Florida vs Tulane-5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
South Florida PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ South Florida
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ South Florida
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ South Florida
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Temple #46
+0.275
South Florida #12
+0.591
South Florida Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Temple #36
+0.521
South Florida #6
+0.870
South Florida Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Temple #94
0.146
South Florida #59
0.161
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
South Florida Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Temple #13
+7.731
South Florida #17
+9.224
South Florida Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Temple #46
+0.822
South Florida #21
+0.927
South Florida Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Temple #92
71.8
South Florida #54
70.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
South Florida Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
South Florida Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Temple #92
-4.0
South Florida #57
1.9
Offense Rating
Temple #82
14.6
South Florida #32
18.7
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Temple #106
18.6
South Florida #85
16.8
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? South Florida Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Temple #124
0.55
South Florida #21
2.08
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Temple #130
1.91
South Florida #68
0.75
South Florida +1.54
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? South Florida Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Temple #127
34.8
South Florida #57
58.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Temple #107
50.8
South Florida #38
30.7
South Florida +24.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Temple
K. C. Keeler #36
5–7 (42%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Tyler Walker Yr 2 #45
DC Brian Smith Yr 2 #135
Staff Rating
2.59 #80
South Florida
Brian Hartline #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Tim Beck* Yr 1 #132
DC Josh Aldridge Yr 1 #29
Staff Rating
2.51 #88
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself