Temple Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/25

College Football Preview

The Temple Owls are set to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Week 9 of the 2025 regular season. The game will happen at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ at 3:30 PM on Saturday, October 25.

Temple holds a record of 4-3 this season, with a 2-1 mark on the road. Tulsa, on the other hand, has struggled with a 2-5 record, including a 1-2 record at home. Both teams are part of the American Conference, making this game an important conference matchup.

Temple Team Preview

The Temple Owls have had a mixed season so far. They won a big game against Charlotte 49ers with a score of 49-14. However, they lost a close game to Navy Midshipmen, 32-31, at home.

Evan Simon is leading the team as the quarterback. He has thrown for 1,344 yards and 16 touchdowns without an interception. The Owls’ rushing attack is led by Jay Ducker, who has gained 560 yards on the ground.

Injuries have been a challenge for Temple this season. Several key players are out for the rest of the year. This includes wide receivers and running backs, which may impact their offensive game plan.

Temple vs Tulsa Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Temple Owls vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane
  • Venue: Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK
  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Temple Moneyline -225, Tulsa Moneyline +186, Temple Spread -6.0 (-112), Tulsa Spread +6.0 (-108), Total Over/Under 53.5

Tulsa Team Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have had a tough stretch in recent games. They have lost their last three games, including a 41-27 loss to East Carolina. The team struggled with fumbles, losing three during the game, which hurt their chances to win.

Offensively, Tulsa ranks 72nd in passing yards and 65th in rushing yards for the season. Baylor Hayes has been a key player at quarterback, leading with over 1,000 passing yards. Dominic Richardson stands out in rushing with 597 yards, placing him 31st nationally.

Injuries are affecting Tulsa’s lineup this season. Sevion Morrison and Maruio White Jr. are out for the year. Key players like Chris Thompson Jr. and Mekhi Miller are questionable for the upcoming games, which could impact their performance on the field.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game has Temple favored by 6 points. Temple’s defense is ranked 93rd in points against, while Tulsa’s offense is 77th in points for. This suggests a close game. Picking Tulsa to cover the +6 spread is a reasonable choice, with a projected score of Temple 28, Tulsa 24.

The total for the game is set at 53.5 points. Temple has scored 231 points this season, while Tulsa has scored 139. Both teams have defenses that allow points, with Temple at 171 and Tulsa at 199. These stats point toward a game that could exceed the total. Taking the over 53.5 is advisable, with a projected total of 52 points.