Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Location: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
TV: ESPN
Odds/Point Spread: Owls (+13.0)
Total/Over-Under: 46.0
The Army Black Knights (3-0) will face the Temple Owls (1-3) at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The Black Knights are favored by 13.0 points in this matchup with an over/under of 46.0.
Army enters this game with a 3-0 season record. In their last game against the Rice Owls, the Black Knights won with a score of 37-14. They allowed 41 yards on 13 rushing attempts and 256 passing yards on 29 completions out of 44 attempts. The team totaled 408 yards on 69 plays, with 288 rushing yards on 56 attempts, averaging 5.1 yards per rush.
So far in the season, Army has gained 1,289 total yards and scored 3 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have recorded 68 first downs and 12 penalties for 84 yards. The team averages 356.0 ground yards per game, ranking 2nd in the country, and scores an average of 34.3 points per game.
On the defensive end, the Black Knights have allowed 559 passing yards and 271.3 total yards per game. They have conceded 4.0 yards per rush and 85.0 rushing yards per game. Army ranks 8th in opponents scoring, allowing an average of 9.3 points per game.
The Temple Owls come into this game with a 1-3 record for the season. In their last game against the Utah State Aggies, the Owls won with a final score of 45-29. Temple ran for 180 yards on 41 attempts and totaled 451 yards on 68 plays.
Offensively, the Owls average 19.8 points per game and 318.5 total yards per game. They have 162 penalty yards on 24 violations and have recorded 64 first downs. Temple has 861 passing yards and 103.3 rushing yards per game for the season.
Defensively, the Owls are giving up 36.5 points per game and 219.8 rushing yards per game. They have allowed a total of 146 points so far this season and have conceded 166.5 passing yards per game. Temple’s defense ranks 33rd in the country in passing yards allowed.
Free Pick: Take the Army Black Knights -13.0
