- Temple is a -10 point favorite vs Akron
- Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Akron Zips visit Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Temple Owls on Sep. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EDT in Philadelphia.
– is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at ().
The Akron vs. Temple Over/Under is total points.
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Akron vs. Temple Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 1
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
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Akron vs Temple Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Temple will win this game with 78.3% confidence.
Akron vs Temple Spread Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 69.9% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Akron and Temple, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Akron went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Akron went 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.2 Units / -52.5% ROI
- Akron went 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- Akron went 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
Temple Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Temple went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Temple went 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.6 Units / -25.77% ROI
- Temple went 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Temple went 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Temple
Akron is winless (0-7) when in a one score game since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .494
Akron is 1-12 (.077) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2021 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: .497
Akron is 1-13 (.071) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2021 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: .451
Akron is 2-19 (.095) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2021 season– tied for 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: .452
Temple: Keys to the Game vs. Akron
Temple is winless (0-7) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .497
Temple is 1-11 (.083) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 8th-worst in FBS; Average: .445
Temple is 1-10 (.091) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2021 season– tied for 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .451
Temple is 3-18 (.143) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2021 season– tied for 13th-worst in FBS; Average: .385
Matchup Notes for Akron vs. Temple
Temple’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 7.7% of 483 attempts in the 2022 season — tied for 20th-worst among FBS offenses. Akron’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.4% of attempts in the 2022 season — tied for 21st-best among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — 31st-worst among FBS RBs. Akron’s defense allowed 9.3 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for 24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — 31st-worst among FBS RBs. Akron’s defense allowed 13.5 RAC in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Akron’s WRs had 228.7 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — 16th-best among FBS WRs. Temple’s defense allowed just 198.6 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — 25th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron’s QBs threw for 3,772 passing yards in 12 games (314.3 YPG) in the 2022 season — 13th-best among FBS teams. Temple’s defense allowed just 216.4 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 27th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron’s QBs has thrown for 6,708 passing yards in 24 games (279.5 YPG) since the 2021 season — 27th-best among FBS teams. Temple’s defense has allowed just 198.0 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends
Akron’s WRs had 228.7 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — 16th-best among FBS WRs. Temple’s defense allowed just 198.6 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — 25th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron QBs have fumbled 5 times in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Akron have been sacked on 16% of pass attempts (37/230) in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power 5 Offenses; Average: 8%
Akron’s QBs threw for 3,772 passing yards in 12 games (314.3 YPG) in the 2022 season — 13th-best among FBS teams. Temple’s defense allowed just 216.4 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 27th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron RBs averaged 71.2 rushing yards per game (855/12) in the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 130.7
Temple Offensive Stats & Trends
Temple’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 7.7% of 483 attempts in the 2022 season — tied for 20th-worst among FBS offenses. Akron’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.4% of attempts in the 2022 season — tied for 21st-best among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — 31st-worst among FBS RBs. Akron’s defense allowed 9.3 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for 24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Temple’s RBs averaged just 6.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — 31st-worst among FBS RBs. Akron’s defense allowed 13.5 RAC in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Temple’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 7.6% of 845 attempts since the 2021 season — 12th-worst among FBS offenses. Akron’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.2% of attempts since the 2021 season — eighth-best among FBS defenses.
Temple Skill Players have averaged just 9.9 yards per reception (818 yards/83 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– tied for 3rd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.2
Akron Zips Defensive Stats & Trends
Akron has tackled opponents for a loss on just 21 of 195 rushing attempts (11% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 15th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Akron has tackled opponents for a loss on just 110 of 938 rushing attempts (12% TFL%) since the 2021 season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.
Akron has sacked opposing QBs on just 5% of pass attempts (32/657) since the 2021 season– 13th-worst in FBS; Average: 7%
Akron has averaged 1.3 sacks per game since the 2021 season– tied for 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 2.2
Akron has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 25 of 657 attempts (4%) since the 2021 season– tied for 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 2%
Temple Owls Defensive Stats & Trends
Temple has no interceptions (85 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 34.9
Temple has no interceptions (85 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 37.3
Temple has no interceptions and 29 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 9.4
Temple has allowed a Completion Pct of 68% (58 completions/85 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: 54%
Temple sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (38/327) in the 2022 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%
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