​Nov 8, 2025; West Point, New York, USA; Temple Owls running back Keveun Mason (26) runs the ball against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect UConn Huskies (2-3, FBS Independent) vs. Temple Owls (2-3, 1-1 American Athletic Conference AAC)Date: Saturday, Oct. 10Time: 3:45 p.m. ESTLocation: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PATV: ESPNU (Ted Emrich, Fozzy WhittakerRadio: UConn Sports Network (Mike Crispino, Wayne Norman, Adam Giardino)Fox Sports 97-9 FM (Hartford), WAVZ 1300 AM (New Haven), WGCH 1490 AM (Greenwich), WILI 1400 AM/95.3FM, (Willimantic); WICH 1310 AM/94.5 FM (Norwich-New London)Online: The Varsity Network AppSiriusXM 270 and on the SiriusXM App 980Odds: Temple is favored by -3.5, O/U: 54.5Series HistorySaturday’s matchup will mark the 22nd meeting for the two programs. Heading into the game, the Owls own a 14-7 overall record and a 4-2 home record against Connecticut. Since leaving the conference in 2021, UConn owns a 7-5 record versus AAC opponents.The Huskies last faced Temple in 2024, when they defeated the Owls 29-20 at Rentschler Field. On the final play of the game, cornerback Jordan Wright snagged a fumble and returned it for a 96-yard touchdown to seal the victory.In UConn Head Coach Jason Candle’s head-coaching debut at Toledo, the Rockets defeated the Owls 32-17 in the 2015 Boca Raton Bowl. This is the only time Candle has faced Temple.“[They’re] a very physical football team; a team that I think has played really good football the entire season,” Candle said. “Probably 6 or 7 quarters back when they didn’t play at their best, but without those, you’re potentially looking at an undefeated team.”Game Notes:UConn|TemplePre-Game Press ConferencesFun With Numbers2: This is Temple’s head coach K.C. Keeler’s second season with the Owls.67: UConn is 67th in the SP+ rankings in offensive efficiency after posting 499 yards with 6.7 yards per play last Saturday. Their 36.0 PPG ranks 36th in the nation.98: Temple’s defense is ranked 98th in SP+ after a staunch effort against USF.The Owls’ offense is ranked 91st in SP+.55: Temple is ranked 55th in offensive rushing success rate. RB Keveun Mason is averaging 5.3 ypc with 416 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on the season.87: QB Ajani Sheppard led the Owls with 87 rushing yards in their 17-13 win over South Florida last weekend. Sheppard has the second-most rushing yards (234 yards) for Temple on the season.7: After week 5, linebacker K’Von Sherman ranks No. 7 amongst linebackers in the nation in tackles. So far, Sherman has recorded 32 tackles (11 solo, 21 assisted), with three sacks.9: Running back Cyncir Bowers is coming off a career-high 164 yards and two touchdowns. After his dominant performance, Bowers ranks No. 9 nationally in rushing yards.Keys to the GameContaining The Temple RunIn the past five weeks, opponents have attacked Connecticut