Southern Methodist University Mustangs at Temple University Owls

For the Move

• The Temple Owls are giving up almost 440 yards per game on defense
• Temple has lost its last 4 games by an average of 25.5 points per game
• SMU Mustangs are leading the AAC in team defense giving up 17 points per game
• Temple is only 1 of 4 teams in the AAC that gives up over 200 yards per game rushing

Against the Move

• Southern Methodist University is 0-5 against the spread in their last 5 Friday games
• Temple Football averages almost 270 yards per game passing
• SMU has a turnover differential of -3 for the season

Richie’s Take: With a cool rainy night in the forecast for Friday Night Lights in Philadelphia, look for the SMU Mustangs to control the game on the ground against one of the worst running defenses in the conference. Even with the recent woes for SMU against the spread on Fridays, it looks like turnovers will be the only way Temple Football keeps this one close.