Game: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Temple Owls
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Location: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
TV: ESPN+
Odds/point distribution: Owls (+17.5)
Total/Over-Under: 52.5
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (2-0) head to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, September 14, 2024, where they will face the Temple Owls (0-2). Coastal Carolina opens as a 17.5-point favorite. The over/under odds are 52.5.
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers come into this game 2-0 this season. In their last game, the Chanticleers faced the William & Mary Tribe and came away victorious by a score of 40-21. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ran the ball 47 times for 277 yards, averaging 5.9 yards per attempt. They ultimately ran 73 plays for a total of 456 yards. Coastal Carolina allowed 15 passes on 29 attempts for 177 yards, a completion rate of 51.7%. In the running game, the Chanticleers allowed 142 yards on 40 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards per run allowed.
The Chanticleers have totaled 1,008 yards this year. In terms of touchdown distribution, Coastal Carolina has totaled 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball away 2 times. Coastal Carolina has totaled 48 first downs on offense and has had 9 violations for 80 yards. As a unit, they average 285.5 yards on the ground, which ranks 8th in college football. In terms of putting the ball in the end zone, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers average 47.5 points per game.
In terms of passing yards, the Chanticleers have allowed 411 yards, which ranks 78th in college football. They allow 205.5 yards per game through the air and have a 51.8% completion rate. Overall, they have allowed 338.0 yards per game, which ranks 81st in Division 1. They have allowed 2 touchdowns through the air, in addition to 4 possession touchdowns. They are allowing teams an average of 3.8 yards per carry and 132.5 rushing yards per game on the year. In 2 games this year, they have allowed 265 yards through the run game. The Chanticleers rank 85th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 24.0 PPG.
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The Owls enter the field with a record of 0-2 on the season. The last time they took the field, the Owls lost by a final score of 38-11 when they played the Navy Midshipmen. Temple rushed for 1.8 yards per carry and finished the game with 35 yards on 20 attempts. The Owls finished the game with 312 yards on 66 plays (4.7 yards per play). The Owls pass defense allowed a 55.6% pass completion rate, giving up 112 yards on 5 of 9 aerial attempts. Temple allowed 51 ground attempts for 297 yards (5.8 yards per carry).
The Temple Owls average 254.5 yards per game, which ranks 124th in college football. The Temple offense has 114 yards of penalties on 17 infractions, which ranks 24th in the country in terms of assisting the opponent. They average 52.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 104 yards this season. They have allowed 4 interceptions, allowed 5 fumbles, and have gained 29 first downs. In terms of points scored, the Owls rank 132nd in Division 1 with 7.0 points per game. So far this season, the Owls have totaled 405 passing yards, not to mention an average of 202.5 throwing yards per game, which ranks 90th in D-1.
Temple has allowed 517 total yards from the running game (258.5 yards per game) and 5 touchdowns from the running game so far this year. They have allowed 5 passing touchdowns to opponents and 135.0 yards per play, which ranks 31st in the nation. Their defense has allowed no fumbles and no interceptions overall this season. The Owls’ defense has been on the field on 125 plays, which is good for 58th in the nation. The Owls have given up 44.5 PPG, which ranks 131st in college football. They have given up 89 points on the season.
Who will win tonight’s Chanticleers/Owls college football game against the spread?
Josh’s Tip: Take the Chanticleers -17.5
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