Temple vs Toledo Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Temple vs. Toledo Game Information
The Temple Owls will travel to Ohio on Saturday for a 3:00 PM matchup inside the Glass Bowl against the Toledo Rockets. Temple enters the game at 1-1 after suffering an 18-point road loss to Penn State last week. Toledo is also 1-1 following a dominant 53-point victory over Central Connecticut. For other College Football News, see our College Football Picks.
Temple Preview
Temple has split its quarterback responsibilities this season, with Ajani Sheppard leading the team with 133 yards on 8 completions. Jaxon Smolik has added 116 yards and 1 touchdown on 14 completions. Keveun Mason has carried the Temple offense through the first 2 games, leading the team with 234 yards and 2 touchdowns on 34 rushing attempts. Smolik has contributed 69 yards on 11 carries, while DeβCarlos Young has recorded 38 yards on 10 attempts. Sheppard has also produced 33 yards and 1 touchdown on 8 carries. Jayce Freeman leads the Owls with 57 receiving yards and 1 touchdown on 2 catches. JoJo Bermudez has added 46 yards on 4 receptions, while Colin Chase has contributed 43 yards on 3 grabs.
Toledo Preview
John Alan Richter leads the Toledo offense this season with 448 yards and 5 touchdowns on 27 completions. Walter Moses has added 40 yards and 1 touchdown on his only completion. Connor Walendzak leads Toledoβs rushing attack with 110 yards and 2 touchdowns on 13 carries. CJ Miller has contributed 78 yards and 1 score on 17 attempts, while Khamoni Robinson has added 49 yards and 1 touchdown on 3 carries. Adjatay Dabbs leads the receiving corps with 135 yards and 3 touchdowns on 8 catches. Rico Bond has also recorded 135 yards with 1 touchdown on 4 receptions. Bryson Hammer has added 86 yards on 6 grabs, while Daryl Barnett Jr. has contributed 48 yards on 3 catches.
Temple vs Toledo Pick
Templeβs defense performed reasonably well against Penn State, but the offense managed only 9 points and has struggled to create explosive passing plays. Toledo is more balanced and should be able to attack Temple in several ways. Richter has already thrown 5 touchdowns, while Walendzak and Miller give the Rockets a productive backfield. Mason should help Temple move the chains and prevent Toledo from completely controlling possession, but the Owls will eventually need more from their quarterbacks. Look for Toledo to pull away behind its passing attack and protect its home field with a double-digit victory.
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- Pick: Toledo -6
- Secondary: Under 49.5
Final Score Prediction: Toledo 31, Temple 17
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