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Clayton Tune will lead the Houston Cougars (5-3) into their battle versus the Temple Owls (3-6) at John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET.
The Cougars are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -20) against the Owls. The over/under for this matchup is 58 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Houston vs. Temple
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougars | -20 | -110 | -112 | 58 | -108 | -113 | -1390 | +784 |
Houston Betting Insights
- So far this year, Temple has compiled a 6-3-0 record against the spread.
- Temple is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 20 points or greater this year.
- Temple games have gone over the point total in four out of nine opportunities (44.4%).
Houston Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Houston ranks 47th in the FBS with 418.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 95th in total defense (404.6 yards allowed per contest).
- Houston is totaling 33.5 points per game offensively this year (33rd in the FBS), and is allowing 31.1 points per game (106th) on the other side of the ball.
- Houston is totaling 276.9 passing yards per game on offense this season (31st in the FBS), and is allowing 256.4 passing yards per game (102nd) on the other side of the ball.
- On offense, Houston ranks 74th in the FBS with 141.9 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 72nd in rushing yards allowed per contest (148.3).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Houston has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 12th-best in the FBS by averaging a 50.4% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 104th on defense (42.9% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- Houston ranks 100th in college football with a -3 turnover margin after forcing 9 turnovers (102nd in the FBS) while committing 12 (56th in the FBS).
Houston’s Best Players
- Tune leads Houston with 2,735 yards (303.9 ypg) on 229-of-338 passing with 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He also has 387 rushing yards on 90 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Brandon Campbell has been handed the ball 77 times this year and racked up 359 yards (39.9 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Nathaniel Dell’s leads his squad with 919 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 73 receptions (out of 100 targets) and scored 12 touchdowns.
- KeSean Carter has hauled in 32 receptions totaling 443 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Matthew Golden’s 22 grabs have yielded 338 yards and three touchdowns.
- Derek Parish has collected 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 6.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
- Houston’s leading tackler, Donavan Mutin, has 51 tackles and 3.0 TFL this year.
- Jayce Rogers has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 32 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
Temple Betting Insights
- Temple has gone 6-3-0 ATS this year.
- Temple is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 20-point underdogs.
- Temple games have gone over the point total in four out of nine opportunities (44.4%).
Temple Stats & Insights
- Temple has been sputtering on offense, ranking 16th-worst with 321.8 total yards per game. It has been more productive defensively, giving up 365.2 total yards per contest (58th-ranked).
- Temple has been sputtering offensively, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with 19.8 points per game. It has been more effective on defense, giving up 26.2 points per contest (70th-ranked).
- Temple’s pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks seventh-best in the FBS with 169.2 passing yards ceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is posting 226.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 79th.
- Temple has been unproductive on both offense and defense in terms of rushing this season, ranking 10th-worst in rushing yards (95.4 per game) and 18th-worst in rushing yards allowed (196.0 per game).
- Temple’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up a 30.0% third-down percentage, which ranks 13th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 30th with a 33.3% third-down rate ceded.
- After forcing 10 turnovers (92nd in the FBS) and turning the ball over 17 times (110th in the FBS) this season, Temple sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -7.
Temple’s Best Players
- E.J. Warner has recored 1,848 passing yards, or 205.3 per game, so far this season. He has completed 56.3% of his passes and has thrown 10 touchdowns with nine interceptions.
- Edward Saydee has run for 555 yards on 109 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 21 catches, totaling 167 yards.
- Darvon Hubbard has racked up 150 yards (on 41 attempts) with two touchdowns.
- Jose Barbon has hauled in 591 receiving yards on 45 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Adonicas Sanders has put together a 397-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 33 passes on 52 targets.
- Amad Anderson Jr.’s 29 receptions (on 40 targets) have netted him 354 yards (39.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Darian Varner has collected 6.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 11.0 TFL and 30 tackles.
- Yvandy Rigby, Temple’s leading tackler, has 54 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Layton Jordan leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 33 tackles, 12.0 TFL, 6.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
