Temple at South Florida

Week 5 · Oct 3Raymond James Stadium · Tampa, FL

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Opening LineSouth Florida -9Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Last Observed Pregame Market ConsensusSouth Florida -5.511-book consensus · observed Oct 3, 8:27 AM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~3.5 pts toward TempleExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Close-win regression Developing estimate

South Florida enters after a one-score win in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,658 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Straight-up hot streak Developing estimate

South Florida has won at least three consecutive lined games.

Studied in 1,465 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

High-scoring offense tax Developing estimate

South Florida ranked in the top quartile of 2025 scoring offense.

Studied in 1,302 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

South Florida faces materially stronger UTSA in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 1,044 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Temple enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Temple enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

Temple enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Resolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence

Temple enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge game Developing estimate

Temple lost the most recent meeting with South Florida.

Studied in 3,848 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Rivalry games favor the underdog Developing estimate

Temple is the underdog in a matchup played at least 6 times in the available prior-decade archive.

Studied in 1,849 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?Temple 17 · South Florida 13
Pregame OV Line
South Florida -9
Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
South Florida -5.5
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
Temple by 4

Observed 11h 2m before kickoff. Not a verified closing line. The OV Line and Factors retain their pregame values. One outcome does not prove that a Factor caused the market difference.

Pregame Win Probability
Temple 24.0%South Florida 76.0%

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Overall Rating-11.0 · #104-4.1 · #82
Offense Rating-3.6-1.4
Defense Rating-7.4-2.7

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.180.30
Offense Success Rate42.8%46.7%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.260.08
Defense Success Rate Allowed45.0%37.9%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total5.58.2
Playoff Odds<0.01%0.1%
Strength of Schedule Rank88th112th