Army Black Knights vs Temple Owls Betting Picks & Predictions
Army will beat Temple 24-21, with its FBS-leading 394.0 rushing yards per game providing the strongest reason to favor the Black Knights. Temple’s productive ground game makes a close finish plausible, however, and the projected margin lands directly on Army -3 (-115). Neither that spread nor the total of 48 (-110) offers a convincing wager. The official recommendation is Pass.
Army Black Knights vs Temple Owls prediction and best bet
Army gets the winner pick because its early rushing production gives it the clearest offensive strength in this matchup. The Black Knights also had a Week 3 bye before traveling to Philadelphia. Against a Temple team coming off a 49-48 overtime loss at Toledo, that combination earns Army a narrow advantage.
Temple has a substantial answer: 221.3 rushing yards per game through three games, with at least 176 in each. This is a matchup between two productive running teams, and Army’s higher average alone cannot tell us how often either defense will get stops. The forecast is Army 24, Temple 21, with low confidence. Best bet: Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Kickoff: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. Sport: 2026 college football.
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Broadcast: ESPN.
Records: Army Black Knights 1-1; Temple Owls 1-2.
SportsJaw odds: Army Black Knights -4 (-108); Temple Owls +4 (-110). Moneyline: Army Black Knights -190; Temple Owls +160. Total: Over 48.5 (-110); Under 48.5 (-110).
Weather: The Sept. 23 National Weather Service forecast calls for a Friday high near 68°F, north winds around 15 mph, gusts up to 30 mph and a 30% chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m.