Odds, players to watch, storylines, series history and more as Toledo football hosts Temple
The Toledo Rockets host the Temple Owls in a pivotal non-conference matchup on Saturday, September 19 at 3:00 PM at the Glass Bowl in Toledo. Check out our preview including odds, players to watch, storylines, series history and more!
Odds
Toledo is a 5.5-point favorite over Temple according to FanDuel Sportsbook, with the over/under projected at 50.5 total points. The Rockets are coming off a 63-10 win over Central Connecticut State and can improve to 2-1 with a win over Temple this week. ESPN’s predictor gives Toledo a 69.5% chance to win, but Temple is a formidable opponent that will create a challenge.
Players to watch
Toledo is led by quarterback John Alan Richter (career-best 252 yards, 3 touchdowns last week), running back Connor Walendzak, wide receiver Adjatay Dabbs, linebacker Isaac Zay (team-high 19 tackles, one interception) and defensive end Andrew Zock. Meanwhile, Temple is powered by Keveun Mason (13th in nation with 234 rushing yards) and linebacker Curly Ordonez
Storylines
The Rockets are looking to pick up a critical non-conference victory, remain unbeaten at home and secure a second straight win. Toledo is 22-3 at home over the last four years, including a 6-0 mark at the Glass Bowl in 2025. It’s crucial for the Rockets to continue to play at a high level on both sides of the ball and build momentum heading into conference play this month.
Series history
The non-conference foe will face off for the 12th time ever and first time since Toledo beat Temple in the 2015 Boca Raton Bowl. Dating back to the first-ever meeting between the programs in 1961, the Rockets hold an 8-3 all-time record against the Owls. Toledo owns a 3-2 record against Temple at the Glass Bowl, highlighted by a 45-17 blowout win over the Owls in 2004.
Game information
- Date: Saturday, September 19
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Glass Bowl in Toledo
- TV: CBS Sports Network
