Utah State Aggies (1-2) vs. Temple Owls (0-3)
September 21, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Temple Owls +6.5 / Utah State Aggies -6.5; Over/Under: +51.5
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The Utah State Aggies and Temple Owls meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at Lincoln Financial Field. Here’s a Temple vs Utah State Prediction. This article will include a Temple vs Utah State Pick.
Utah State Aggies Betting Preview
The Utah State Aggies lost to USC and Utah, and they play Boise State next. The Utah State Aggies have lost 4 of their last 7 road games. Bryson Barnes is completing 57 percent of his passes for 524 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Jalen Royals and Kyrese White have combined for 314 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Otto Tia has 7 receptions.
The Utah State Aggies ground game is averaging 176.7 yards per contest, and Rahsul Faison leads the way with 247 yards on 40 carries. Defensively, Utah State is allowing 33.3 points and 455.3 yards per game. Jordan Vincent leads the Utah State Aggies with 32 tackles, Blaine Spires has 1 sack and Ike Larsen has 1 interception.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Temple Owls lost to Oklahoma, Navy, and Coastal Carolina to start the season. The Temple Owls haven’t started 0-4 since the 2013 season. Forrest Brock is completing 59.2 percent of his passes for 405 yards, 1 touchdown, and 4 interceptions. Dante Wright and Ashton Allen have combined for 316 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Antwain Littleton has 4 receptions.
The Temple Owls ground game is averaging 77.7 yards per contest, and Littleton leads the way with 104 yards on 29 carries. Defensively, Temple is allowing 39 points and 358 yards per game. D.J. Woodbury Sr. leads the Temple Owls with 28 tackles, Latrell Jean has 1 sack and Ben Osueke has 1 pass deflection.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Temple’s last 10 September home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Utah State’s last six games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Temple ranks 131st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (13.3).
- Temple ranks T130th among FBS teams for points per game this season (11.3).
- Utah State ranks T131st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (15.0).
- Utah State ranks T123rd among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (69).
Temple vs Utah State Prediction
Neither Utah State nor Tempe have had an easy schedule up to this point, as they’ve played a combined three ranked teams. However, there hasn’t been any defense played by either side. Utah State is 120th in total defense and 119th in scoring defense. Temple is 82nd in total defense and 124th in scoring defense. I want nothing to do with the side and would lean toward the over if forced to pick this contest. Expect some fireworks. Give me the over.
