Temple Owls vs Army Black Knights Prediction, 11/8/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Temple Owls vs Army Black Knights

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: Michie Stadium in West Point, NY

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Black Knights (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47

The Army Black Knights (4-4) host the Temple Owls (5-4) at Michie Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Temple opens this game as 7.0-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 47.

The Temple Owls step onto the field holding a record of 5-4 for this season. In their last game, the Owls went up against the East Carolina Pirates and went home with a loss by a final score of 45-14. The Temple Owls ended up rushing 30 times and totaled 82 yds, which earned them an average of 2.7 yds per carry. At the end of the game, they had 55 plays which totaled 233 yards. Temple relinquished 19 completions on 24 attempts for 256 yds, and a completion rate of 79.2%. When it came to stopping the run, the Owls conceded 358 yards on 51 attempts, which calculates to 7.0 yards per run surrendered.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Temple Owls have an average of 31.4 points per contest. Offensively they average 162.9 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 59th in the country. The Owls have earned 3,350 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Temple has earned 23 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. Temple has 171 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 42 penalties for 451 yards. They have surrendered the ball 2 different times.

The Owls sit in 93rd in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 28.1 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.2 yards per run and 192.2 rushing yards per game on the season. In total, they have allowed 1,730 yards via the ground game in 9 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Owls are giving up 1,771 yds which has them ranked 50th in Division 1. They have conceded 196.8 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 59.8%. For the season, they have given up 389.0 yards/game which has them sitting 92nd in college football. They have allowed 13 touchdowns by air as well as 20 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Black Knights come into this matchup with a record of 4-4 for this season. In their last game, the Black Knights went home victorious with a score of 20-17 against the Air Force Falcons. Army rushed the football for 4.3 yards per tote, totaling 193 yards on 45 carries. The Black Knights finished the contest with a total of 295 yards while running 54 plays (5.5 yards per play). The Black Knights passing defense gave up a completion rate of 72.2%, relinquishing 161 yds on 13 out of 18 passing. Army conceded 50 rush attempts for 174 yards (3.5 yards per carry).

The Army Black Knights maintain an average of 352.9 yards per game, which has them sitting 96th in college football. The Army offense has racked up 224 yards of penalties on 26 violations, which is 135th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 265.3 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,122 yards for this season. They have given away 3 picks while conceding 5 fumbles and they have been able to tally 155 1st downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Black Knights rank 99th in Division 1 by tallying 23.4 points per outing. For the season thus far, the Black Knights have racked up 701 passing yards along with an average of 87.6 passing yards per contest, putting them at 136th in the nation.

Army has allowed a total of 1,161 yards rushing (145.1 yards/game) as well as 13 touchdowns rushing on the year. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns through the air and 201.9 yards/outing, which has them in 42nd in D-1. This season, they have given up 185 points in total. They have compiled 5 fumbles recovered and 6 picks on the year. The Black Knights defense has taken the field for 506 plays, which ranks them 17th in Division 1. The Black Knights are surrendering 23.1 PPG, which puts them 57th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Owls/Black Knights college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Black Knights -7.0

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