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    The Memphis Tigers (8-3) visit the Temple Owls (3-8) on Friday at 12:00 PM ET, in a matchup between a pair of the top offensive players in college football in Blake Watson and David Martin-Robinson.

    The Owls are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +13) versus the Tigers (with an over/under of 64 points).

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    Game Info for Memphis vs. Temple

    • Game Day: Friday, November 24, 2023
    • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
    • TV Channel: ESPN
    • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
    Memphis vs Temple Betting Information
    Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
    Memphis -13 -109 -110 64 -110 -110 -513 +378

    Memphis Pick Insights

    • Memphis has posted a 3-6-1 record against the spread this season.
    • In games it has played as at least 13-point favorites this season, Memphis is 1-2 against the spread.
    • Memphis games have gone over the point total on eight of 10 occasions (80%).

    Memphis Stats & Insights

    • While Memphis ranks 21st-worst in the FBS in total defense with 418.8 yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story on offense, as the Tigers rank 16th-best in the FBS (453.4 yards per game).
    • On offense, Memphis has been a top-25 unit, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by compiling 39.2 points per game. The Tigers rank 101st on defense (29.7 points allowed per game).
    • While Memphis ranks 25th-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 246.2 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story on offense, as the offensive unit ranks 10th-best in the FBS (306.1 passing yards per game).
    • Memphis is putting up 147.3 rushing yards per game on offense this year (82nd in the FBS), and is giving up 172.6 rushing yards per game (107th) on the defensive side of the ball.
    • Memphis ranks 36th in third-down conversion rate this season (42.8%), but has been shining on defense, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with a 31.4% third-down conversion rate allowed.
    • Memphis has forced 19 total turnovers (21st in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 14 times (50th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +5, the 24th-best in college football.

    Memphis’ Best Players

    • Seth Henigan has recorded 3,266 yards (296.9 ypg) on 275-of-413 passing with 24 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 242 rushing yards (22 ypg) on 86 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
    • Watson has 950 rushing yards on 162 carries, scoring 13 touchdowns. He’s also added 424 yards (38.5 per game) on 46 catches with two touchdowns.
    • Sutton Smith has racked up 264 yards on 53 attempts, scoring two times.
    • Roc Taylor has hauled in 58 receptions for 925 yards (84.1 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
    • DeMeer Blankumsee has caught 49 passes while averaging 71.2 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
    • Greg Rubin has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 37 tackles.
    • Memphis’ leading tackler, Chandler Martin, has 76 tackles, 10 TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
    • Cameron Smith leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 41 tackles and three passes defended.

    Temple Betting Insights

    • Temple has covered the spread only twice in 10 opportunities this year.
    • Temple is winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 13-point underdogs.
    • Five of Temple’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).

    Temple Pick Insights

    • Temple has sputtering on defense, ranking ninth-worst with 441.5 total yards surrendered per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, putting up 364.5 total yards per contest (83rd-ranked).
    • Temple has been struggling defensively, ranking 11th-worst with 34.8 points surrendered per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, compiling 21.1 points per contest (107th-ranked).
    • Temple is putting up 271.8 passing yards per contest on offense this season (30th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 242.4 passing yards per contest (104th-ranked) on defense.
    • Temple has lots of room to get better in the running game, as it ranks eighth-worst in rushing yards per game (92.7) and seventh-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (199.1).
    • Temple’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit on third down this season, surrendering a 44.8% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 75th with a 44.8% third-down rate.
    • Regarding turnover margin, Temple is the worst team in the FBS this season. The team’s margin comes in at -20, as it has forced four turnovers and committed 24.

    Temple’s Best Players

    • E.J. Warner has 2,746 passing yards, or 249.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 57.5% of his passes and has thrown 21 touchdowns with 11 interceptions.
    • Darvon Hubbard is his team’s leading rusher with 72 carries for 317 yards, or 28.8 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well. Hubbard has also chipped in with 24 catches for 229 yards.
    • Joquez Smith has racked up 316 yards (on 70 carries) with one touchdown.
    • Martin-Robinson’s 506 receiving yards (46 yards per game) are a team high. He has 38 catches on 58 targets with four touchdowns.
    • Amad Anderson Jr. has put together a 478-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 30 passes on 52 targets.
    • Dante Wright’s 68 targets have resulted in 32 grabs for 469 yards and four touchdowns.
    • Diwun Black has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and 28 tackles.
    • Temple’s tackle leader, Jordan Magee, has 77 tackles, 10 TFL, and 3.5 sacks this year.
    • Tywan Francis has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 70 tackles, four TFL, and three passes defended.
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