The Temple Owls (1-3) visit the South Florida Bulls (4-0) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPNU. DraftKings lists the spread at USF -5.5 with a total of 51.5; moneylines are Temple +180 · South Florida -218. Below is our Temple vs South Florida preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Temple vs South Florida Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Temple at South Florida |
| Records | Temple 1-3 · South Florida 4-0 |
| Spread | USF -5.5 |
| Moneyline | Temple +180 · South Florida -218 |
| Total | 51.5 |
| Venue | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPNU |
| Head Coaches | Temple: HC K. C. Keeler, OC Tyler Walker · South Florida: HC Brian Hartline, OC Tim Beck |
Temple Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Temple Owls are 1-3 overall, 0-1 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 38-14 vs Rhode Island; Sep 12 — L 27-9 vs Penn State; Sep 19 — L 49-48 at Toledo; Sep 25 — L 21-17 vs Army. Most recently, Temple lost to Army 21-17 at home. Through 4 games, Temple is averaging 28.0 points scored and 27.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: K. C. Keeler (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Tyler Walker. Defensive coordinator: Brian Smith.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Ajani Sheppard (QB) — 31/58, 539 yards, 5 TD
- Rushing leader: Keveun Mason (RB) — 60 carries, 340 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Colin Chase (WR) — 8 receptions, 196 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Curly Ordonez (LB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Curly Ordonez (LB) — 40 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 28.0 points per game. Questions: A defense allowing 27.8 points per game; the response to a 21-17 loss to Army.
South Florida Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The South Florida Bulls are 4-0 overall, 1-0 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 19-9 vs Florida International; Sep 12 — W 28-24 at Army; Sep 19 — W 59-17 vs Delaware State; Sep 26 — W 14-6 at Bowling Green. Most recently, South Florida beat Bowling Green 14-6 on the road. Through 4 games, South Florida is averaging 30.0 points scored and 14.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Brian Hartline (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Tim Beck. Defensive coordinator: Josh Aldridge.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Michael Van Buren Jr. (QB) — 60/91, 691 yards, 3 TD
- Rushing leader: D.J. Crowther (RB) — 51 carries, 325 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Bryson Rodgers (WR) — 18 receptions, 197 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Michael Williams II (DE) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Ayden Jackson (DB) — 33 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense averaging 30.0 points per game; a defense allowing only 14.0 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Raymond James Stadium against Temple.
How to Watch Temple vs South Florida
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- TV / Streaming: ESPNU
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.