Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. EST at Lincoln Financial Field, with live television coverage provided by ESPN.
Army Looks to Control the Ground Game
Army enters the contest with a 1-1 record following a Week 2 loss to South Florida and a subsequent bye week, having previously opened the 2026 campaign with a 59-3 victory over Bryant. The Black Knights rank 45th nationally in EPA per rush and average over seven yards per carry this season. Quarterback Cale Hellums leads the offense, completing 13 of 19 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 25 times for 142 yards and two scores. The Army attack heavily features a ground game that boasts five players with more than 60 rushing yards and three with over 140 yards.
Temple Seeks Bounce-Back Performance at Home
Temple stands at 1-2 on the season after dropping consecutive games to Penn State and Toledo, with their lone victory coming against Rhode Island. The Owls possess a passing offense that ranks 18th in the country in EPA per pass, nearly overcoming Toledo in a narrow one-point defeat last week. However, Temple’s defense struggles to stop opponents on the ground, ranking 118th in EPA per rush and 120th in rushing play success rate. Overall, the Owls rank 84th in net adjusted EPA per play.
Betting Odds and Matchup Outlook
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Army as a 3-point favorite with a -112 odds price, while Temple sits as a 3-point underdog at -108. The over/under point total is set at 48.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. Analysts point to Temple’s defensive liabilities against the run as a decisive factor for the Black Knights, who plan to lean heavily on their dominant rushing attack.
Game-Day Information
- Matchup: Army Black Knights vs. Temple Owls
- Time: 4:00 p.m. EST
- TV Channel: ESPN
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