Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Temple Owls

Date: Saturday October 19, 2024

Location: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point spread: Owls (-3.0)

Total/top-bottom: 52.5

The Temple Owls (1-5) will take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple opens this matchup as oddsmakers’ 3.0-point favorites. The total is set at 52.5.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane go 2-4 this season going into this game. The last time they took the field, the Golden Hurricane took on the Army Black Knights and ultimately lost by a score of 49-7. In total, they had 72 plays, which resulted in 268 yards. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ended up running the ball 42 different times and amassing 159 yards, for an average of 3.8 yards per attempt. Against the run, the Golden Hurricane gave up 321 yards on 40 attempts, which equates to 8.0 yards per rush surrendered. Tulsa gave up 6 completions on 6 attempts for 160 yds, and a 100.0% completion percentage.

The Golden Hurricane has totaled 2,352 yards this season. When it comes to touchdowns, Tulsa has compiled 8 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground. They turned the football over 6 different times. Tulsa was responsible for 127 first downs, and they were flagged for 38 fouls for 325 yards. As a team, they average 182.5 yards rushing, which ranks 48th in D-1. In terms of putting points on the board, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 24.3 points per game.

The Golden Hurricane rank 124th in Division 1 in opponent scoring, trailing 37.0 PPG. They are giving up an average of 4.4 yards per carry and 161.8 rushing yards per game so far this season. On the season, they have allowed 971 rushing yards through 6 outings. In terms of yards through the air, the Golden Hurricane have given up 1,594 yards, which ranks them 114th in Division 1. They allow 265.7 yards per game through the pass and allow a completion percentage of 64.4 % increase. Over the course of this season, they are allowing 427.5 yards per outing, which ranks 114th in college football. They’ve given up 16 touchdowns through the pass, in addition to 13 hitting the rock.

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The Owls come into this game with a 1-5 record for the season. In their last game, the Owls walked away with a loss by a score of 29-20 against the Connecticut Huskies. Temple gave up 41 attempts on the ground for 99 yards (1.5 miles per rush). The Owls secondary allowed a 58.5% completion percentage, surrendering 272 yards on 24 of 41 through the air. The Owls finished the game with a total of 270 yards while running 68 plays (4.0 yards per play). Temple ran the ball 3.6 yards per carry and finished with a total of 134 yards on 37 attempts.

The Temple Owls average 293.8 yards/game, which ranks 122nd in college football. The Temple offense has racked up 237 yards of penalties on 33 fouls, ranking them 97th in the country in giving up free yards. They are averaging 90.3 yards rushing per game and have run for 542 yards this season. They have thrown 7 interceptions while losing 8 fumbles and have managed 91 1st downs. In terms of this team’s ability to score points, the Owls rank 120th in the country, scoring 18.8 points per outing. On the season to date, the Owls have gained 1,221 yards through the air, not to mention averaging 203.5 passing yards per game, which ranks them 91st in the nation.

The Owls are giving up 36.2 PPG, which ranks them 123rd in D-1. Temple has given up 1,395 total yards through the ground game (232.5 yards per outing) and 15 touchdowns through the rush so far this season. In total they gave up 217 points. They have given up 10 touchdowns through the air and 168.3 yards per game, which ranks 18th in the country. The Owls defense has appeared in 414 games, which is 101st in the country. They recovered 1 fumble and committed 3 picks over the course of the season.

Who will win tonight’s Golden Hurricane/Owls college football game against the spread?

Tony’s Pick: Take the Owls -3.0

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