Temple Owls defeat Rhode Island Rams 38-14: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Rhode Island Rams 14, Temple Owls 38
The Temple Owls beat the Rhode Island Rams 38-14 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field. The Temple Owls covered the spread as 14.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 51.5, with 52 points combined.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Temple Owls final score and game recap
The Temple Owls led 10-7 after the first quarter and 24-14 at halftime. They outscored the Rhode Island Rams 14-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Marquis Buchanan (Rhode Island Rams): 10 catches for 137 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Tyler Budge (Rhode Island Rams): 18/31 passing for 195 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.
- Keveun Mason (Temple Owls): 20 carries for 158 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Jaxon Smolik (Temple Owls): 4/6 passing for 57 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Rhode Island Rams vs. Temple Owls?
The Temple Owls covered the spread as 14.5-point favorites, winning by 24 points.
The spread opened and closed at Temple Owls -14.5.
Did Rhode Island Rams vs. Temple Owls go over or under the total?
The game went over: 52 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, over by 0.5. 38 of the 52 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 51.5.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Temple Owls odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Rhode Island Rams at +513 and the Temple Owls at -762. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Temple Owls a 84% favorite. The Temple Owls won as the favorite at -762: $13.12 profit on a $100 bet.
Rhode Island Rams and Temple Owls betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Rhode Island Rams 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Temple Owls 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Rhode Island Rams and Temple Owls?
Next for the Temple Owls: the Penn State Nittany Lions at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.