The UConn Huskies (2-3) visit the Temple Owls (2-3) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:45 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPNU. DraftKings lists the spread at TEM -3.5 with a total of 54.5; moneylines are UConn +154 · Temple -185. Below is our UConn vs Temple 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.
UConn vs Temple Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | UConn at Temple |
| Records | UConn 2-3 · Temple 2-3 |
| Spread | TEM -3.5 |
| Moneyline | UConn +154 · Temple -185 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 3:45 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPNU |
| Head Coaches | UConn: HC Jason Candle, OC Marquel Blackwell / Nunzio Campanile · Temple: HC K. C. Keeler, OC Tyler Walker |
UConn Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UConn Huskies are 2-3 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 56-7 vs Lafayette; Sep 12 — L 38-14 vs Maryland; Sep 19 — W 48-20 at Southern Miss; Sep 26 — L 24-21 at Miami (OH); Oct 3 — L 42-41 vs Syracuse. Most recently, UConn lost to Syracuse 42-41 at home. Through 5 games, UConn is averaging 36.0 points scored and 26.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jason Candle (first season in charge). Offensive coordinators: Marquel Blackwell / Nunzio Campanile. Defensive coordinator: Ryan Manalac.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Kalieb Osborne (QB) — 81/140, 1,164 yards, 10 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Cyncir Bowers (RB) — 47 carries, 349 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Javon Brown (WR) — 14 receptions, 202 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: K'Von Sherman (LB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Hayden Pegg (LB) — 34 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 36.0 points per game. Questions: A defense allowing 26.2 points per game; the response to a 42-41 loss to Syracuse.
Temple Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Temple Owls are 2-3 overall, 1-1 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; Oct 3 — W 17-13 at South Florida. Most recently, Temple beat South Florida 17-13 on the road. Through 5 games, Temple is averaging 25.8 points scored and 24.8 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) — 40/72, 631 yards, 6 TD
- Rushing leader: Keveun Mason (RB) — 68 carries, 361 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Colin Chase (WR) — 9 receptions, 201 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Jaylon Joseph (LB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Curly Ordonez (LB) — 50 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 17-13 win at South Florida. Questions: Holding serve at Lincoln Financial Field against UConn.
How to Watch UConn vs Temple
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:45 PM ET
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- TV / Streaming: ESPNU
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 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.