Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Temple Owls Picks and Predictions September 20th 2025

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Temple Owls September 20th 2025

In Week 4 of the 2025 regular season, the Temple Owls travel to Atlanta to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The game will take place at Bobby Dodd Stadium, an outdoor field, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Fans can catch the action on CW at 4:30 PM.

The Temple Owls, part of the American Conference, come into this game with a 2-1 record. They have shown strength on the road with a 1-0 away record. Meanwhile, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets hold a perfect 3-0 record and are ranked #18 in the AP Poll. They have been strong at home, boasting a 2-0 record at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Temple vs Georgia Tech CFB Key Information

• Sport: College Football
• Teams: Temple Owls vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
• Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA
• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Betting Odds: Temple Moneyline +1168, Georgia Tech Moneyline -2445, Temple Spread +23.5 (-110), Georgia Tech Spread -23.5 (-110), Total Over 51.5 (-111), Total Under 51.5 (-110)

No. 18 Georgia Tech looks to stay sharp vs. Temple

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are riding high after upsetting Clemson with a last-second field goal and storming into the AP Top 25. Now ranked No. 18, Georgia Tech (3-0) turns its attention to the Temple Owls, who are coming off a lopsided loss to Oklahoma. With the Jackets eyeing a potential ACC title run, Saturday’s matchup in Atlanta is a chance to prove they can handle business as heavy favorites while Temple looks to bounce back. For bettors considering college football picks, this matchup offers an interesting blend of momentum versus adversity.

Betting Odds and Trends

The Temple Owls Can Win If…

The Temple Owls must find offensive rhythm after being stifled by Oklahoma. Quarterback Evan Simon, who has thrown nine touchdowns with no interceptions this season, was limited to just 75 passing yards in the 42-3 defeat. If Simon gets back on track with receivers Kajiya Hollawayne and JoJo Bermudez, Temple can keep pace.

Running back Jay Ducker is another key piece. With 239 rushing yards through three games, his ability to generate chunk plays could ease pressure on Simon and balance the offense. Sustaining drives is critical to keeping Georgia Tech’s explosive playmakers off the field.

Defensively, Temple has shown promise. The Owls rank 9th nationally in sacks and 4th in interceptions, showcasing their ability to create turnovers. If the pass rush rattles Haynes King and the secondary capitalizes on mistakes, Temple could turn this into a closer-than-expected contest.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Can Win If…

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets must guard against a letdown after their emotional win over Clemson. Quarterback Haynes King has thrown for 354 yards while complementing a run-heavy attack led by Jamal Haynes (183 yards, 3 TDs). Establishing the run early will open up the passing game and keep Temple on its heels.

Georgia Tech’s defense is built to dominate this matchup. Ranked 8th in sacks and among the leaders in interceptions, the unit just held Clemson to 21 points in a nail-biter. If they bring similar pressure against Temple’s offensive line, turnovers will come, setting up short fields.

Momentum also favors the Jackets. With their highest ranking since 2015, coach Brent Key has the program squarely in the ACC title conversation. If the Jackets avoid mental lapses and stick to their identity, they should control the game and cover.

The Lean

Georgia Tech is favored by 23.5, and their defense against Temple’s struggling offense makes that number reasonable. Temple has yet to prove it can move the ball against elite competition, while the Jackets’ balanced attack should continue rolling. A projected score of 45-17 supports Georgia Tech -23.5.

The total is set at 51.5, and both teams’ statistical profiles lean toward points. Georgia Tech averages nearly 30 per game while Temple has scored 100 across its first three contests. The model projects 62 points, making the over the better play.

Game Preview Recap

Georgia Tech enters with momentum after one of its biggest wins in recent memory. Aidan Birr’s 55-yard game-winning field goal sparked a field storming and vaulted the Jackets into the Top 25. Coach Brent Key emphasized focus, reminding his team “you can’t relax” as expectations rise.

Temple, meanwhile, faces a difficult two-week stretch with back-to-back ranked opponents. The Owls showed promise early in the season but were overwhelmed by Oklahoma, gaining just 105 yards in the loss. Head coach K.C. Keeler knows his team must clean up execution to avoid another lopsided result.

This will be just the second meeting between the programs, with Temple winning 24-2 in 2019 under then-coach Geoff Collins. Georgia Tech now has the chance to even the series and solidify its spot as one of the ACC’s surprise contenders.

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