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September 5, 2026 β’ Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Rhode Island Rams (1-1) takes on Temple Owls (1-0) at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
Rhode Island Rams
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Temple Owls
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RHO
|
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
|
TEM
|
10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:29
Jayce Freeman 18 Yd pass from Jaxon Smolik (Carl Hardin Kick)
Score
9:31
Marquis Buchanan 35 Yd pass from Tyler Budge (Ty Groff Kick)
Score
5:28
Carl Hardin 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:20
Jamarcus Pierre 35 Yd Interception Return (Carl Hardin Kick)
Score
2:22
Tyler Budge 1 Yd Run (Ty Groff Kick)
Score
0:16
Keveun Mason 1 Yd Run (Carl Hardin Kick)
Score
1:05
Keveun Mason 3 Yd Run (Carl Hardin Kick)
Score
8:53
Tyree Alualu 63 Yd Interception Return (Carl Hardin Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Rhode Island Rams
VS
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Temple Owls
Projected Score
RHO 22
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TEM 26
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Temple Owls scoring offense aligns well against Rhode Island Rams defense.
- Temple Owls offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Rhode Island Rams aerial attack exposes Temple Owls secondary.
- Temple Owls rushing attack has the advantage.
Rhode Island Rams
STAT
Temple Owls
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Temple Owls plays on familiar turf at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Rhode Island Rams Could Win
Rhode Island Rams will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Temple Owls Could Win
Temple Owls scoring offense aligns well against Rhode Island Rams defense.
Deciding Factor
Temple Owls offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
13,484
Closing Odds
Line: TEM -14.5 | O/U: 51.5
Team Leaders
Rhode Island Rams Leaders
Tyler Budge
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Brendon Barrow
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Joey Acciardo
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Rhode Island Rams (33.8%)
Temple Owls (66.2%)
Total Submissions: 45 circles
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