Record: 5-2 (Temple spread v. Nova; Owls Under v. CMU and UConn, Under and Spread NIU.....Losses were Penn State spread and Army Spread)
Well Temple's flaws were exposed in this one as NIU controlled the clock and forced the Owls to throw the ball to beat them. A lot of discontent in the fanbase in Chester Stewart whose inaccuracy killed Temple. A real quarterback and arguably they are undefeated.
In comes Bowling Green to town and Temple is a massive favorite. Bowling Green's offense sputters rushing the ball as they run for slightly over 70 yds per game but they can throw. Whomever is under center will be apt to throw the ball against Temple and probably have a lot of success doing so.
If you notice the Falcons losses came to teams with passing attacks which Temple just doesnt have right now. I mean they've got the wideouts to make people pay but they don't have the QB to get the ball to them. This makes it more amazing how Pierce and Brown can run the ball because I figure teams have to be put 9 or 10 in the box.
The oddsmakers have installed the Owls a double digit favorite in this one and I really don't know why. BG got blown out by Michigan and Ohio who each can beat you on the ground and in the air. They kept things close with Troy, Tulsa and Buffalo who are either one dimensional or weak offensively.
This is a gift...I think BG scores and scores often. Temple's going to win because they are just better then the Falcons but I think it's close. I'll also be looking at the over when it comes out. I'm seeing something around 35-24 TU in this one.
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