Game: Temple Owls vs Navy Ensigns

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD

TV: CBSN

Odds/point distribution: Ensigns (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 42

The Temple Owls (0-1) travel to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024, where they will attempt to defeat the Navy Midshipmen (1-0). Navy enters this contest as a 13.5-point favorite. The total point total is 42.

The Temple Owls come into this game with a season record of 0-1. In their last game, the Owls faced the Oklahoma Sooners and lost 51-3. They ultimately ran 61 plays for 197 yards. The Temple Owls ran 36 times for 69 yards, an average of 1.9 yards per attempt. Against the rush, the Owls gave up 220 yards on 36 attempts, an average of 6.1 yards per run allowed. Temple allowed 19 of 29 completed passes for 158 yards, a completion rate of 65.5%.

In terms of scoring, the Temple Owls average 3.0 points per game. As a team, they average 69.0 yards on the ground, which ranks 115th in Division 1. The Owls have totaled 197 yards this year. When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, Temple has scored 0 touchdowns. Temple has collected 13 first downs and committed 8 penalties for 46 yards. They have lost the football 6 times.

The Owls rank 125th in D-1 in team defense, allowing 51.0 points per game. Opponents run 6.1 yards per attempt and 220.0 yards per game on the year. On the season, they have given up 220 yards to the running game in one game. In terms of passing yards, the Owls have given up 158 yards, which ranks 53rd in D-1. They allow 158.0 yards per game to the passing game and have a 65.5% completion rate. Overall, they have given up 378.0 yards per game, which ranks 95th nationally. They have allowed 4 touchdowns through the air, as well as 1 touchdown to the running game.

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The Midshipmen are 1-0 heading into this season’s matchup. The last time they were on the field, the Midshipmen beat the Bucknell Bison by a final score of 49-21. Navy allowed 39 rushing attempts for 131 yards (3.4 yards per carry). The Midshipmen’s pass defense allowed a 51.7% completion rate and gave up 206 yards on 15 of 29 air runs. The Midshipmen finished the game with 437 total yards while running 72 plays (6.1 yards per play). Navy ran 5.0 yards per carry and finished the game with 264 yards on 53 rushing attempts.

The Navy Midshipmen are averaging 437.0 yards per game, which ranks 63rd in college football. The Navy offense has 55 yards of penalties on 7 violations, which ranks 38th in college football when it comes to helping the opposition. They are averaging 264.0 rushing yards per game. They have allowed 2 interceptions but have not lost any fumbles and have managed to gain 20 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Midshipmen are currently ranked 25th in the country with 49.0 PPG. On the season so far, the Midshipmen currently have 173 passing yards, which ranks them 98th in the country.

Navy has allowed 131 total yards running and 2 rushing touchdowns so far this year. They have allowed 1 passing touchdown and 206.0 yards per game, which ranks 82nd in Division 1. Their defense has 2 recovered fumbles and no interceptions so far this year. The Midshipmen’s defense has played in 68 games, which ranks 89th nationally. The Midshipmen are allowing 21.0 points per game, which ranks 81st in college football. They have given up 21 points overall.

Who will win the Owls vs. Midshipmen college football game tonight against the spread?

Tony’s tip: Take the Midshipmen -13.5

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