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Rhode Island steps up to the FBS level Saturday when the Rams visit Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with kickoff set for 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Nov 8, 2025; West Point, New York, USA; Temple Owls wide receiver Colin Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
How to Watch Rhode Island vs Temple
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- Stream: ESPN Unlimited (watch now)
The Rams enter at 1-0 after opening the season with a convincing 34-7 road victory over Merrimack. Rhode Island is coming off back-to-back 11-win seasons and entered 2026 as the preseason favorite in the CAA after going 8-0 in conference play last year. Quarterback Devin Farrell is back after throwing for 3,700 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2025, giving the Rams an experienced offense as they take their shot at an FBS opponent.
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Temple will make its 2026 season debut as K.C. Keeler begins his second year leading the program. The Owls improved to 5-7 in 2025, their best record since 2019, and now look to take another step toward bowl contention. Saturday will be Rhode Island’s first trip to Lincoln Financial Field, while the programs are meeting for the first time since Temple earned a 45-6 victory in 1975.
This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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