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Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium is the venue where the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-2) will match up against the Temple Owls (2-2) on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
The Golden Hurricane are the favorites (-3.5) in their matchup against the Owls, with the over/under at 54.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Golden Hurricane are -178 and the Owls are +149.)
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Game Info for Tulsa vs. Temple
- Game Day: Thursday, September 28, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Stadium: Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 54.5 | -111 | -109 | -178 | +149 |
Tulsa Pick Insights
- Tulsa is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Tulsa is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- One of Tulsa’s four games with a set total has hit the over (25%).
Tulsa Stats & Insights
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 17th-worst in the FBS (426.3 yards allowed per game), Tulsa has had more success on offense, ranking 94th in the FBS offensively putting up 352 yards per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS (32.5 points allowed per game), Tulsa has played better on offense, ranking 94th in the FBS by totaling 22.8 points per game.
- It’s been a difficult stretch for Tulsa in terms of throwing the football and defending the pass, ranking 25th-worst in passing offense (181.5 passing yards per game) and 11th-worst in passing defense (302 passing yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- On offense, Tulsa ranks 46th in the FBS with 170.5 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 55th in rushing yards allowed per contest (124.3).
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 15th-worst in the FBS (47.8% third-down percentage), Tulsa has played better on offense, ranking 55th in the FBS by putting up a 43.3% third-down conversion rate.
- With eight forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (130th in the FBS), Tulsa’s -4 turnover margin is the 22nd-worst in college football.
Tulsa’s Best Players
- Cardell Williams has compiled 596 yards (149 ypg) on 38-of-65 passing with five touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- Anthony Watkins has racked up 243 yards on 58 carries while finding the end zone one time as a runner.
- Jordan Ford has carried the ball 49 times for 215 yards (53.8 per game) and one touchdown.
- Marquis Shoulders’ team-leading 207 yards as a receiver have come on 11 catches (out of 21 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Devan Williams has put up a 190-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 14 passes on 21 targets.
- Kamdyn Benjamin has been the target of 15 passes and compiled eight receptions for 121 yards, an average of 30.3 yards per contest.
- Ben Kopenski has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 15 tackles.
- Tulsa’s tackle leader, Kendarin Ray, has 38 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
- Jaise Oliver leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 12 tackles and one pass defended.
Temple Betting Insights
- Temple has put together a 0-3-0 record against the spread this year.
- Temple is 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.
- One of Temple’s three games with a set total has hit the over (33.3%).
Temple Pick Insights
- Temple ranks 87th with 365.5 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 83rd with 378.5 total yards allowed per game on defense.
- Temple has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with 19.8 points per game. It has been more productive defensively, giving up 26.8 points per contest (83rd-ranked).
- In terms of passing, Temple ranks 49th in the FBS (258 passing yards per game) and 26th on the other side of the ball (183.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- In terms of rushing, this season has been tough for Temple on both offense and defense, as it is posting just 107.5 rushing yards per game (18th-worst) and surrendering 195.3 rushing yards per game (18th-worst).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Temple ranks 85th in the FBS (38.6% third-down conversion percentage) and 66th on the other side of the ball (38.5% third-down rate allowed).
- Temple owns a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 22nd-worst at -4.
Temple’s Best Players
- E.J. Warner has put up 1,000 passing yards, or 250 per game, so far this season. He has completed 53.2% of his passes and has tossed five touchdowns with four interceptions.
- Joquez Smith is his team’s leading rusher with 30 carries for 191 yards, or 47.8 per game. He’s found the end zone one time on the ground, as well.
- Darvon Hubbard has run for 115 yards across 23 carries, scoring one touchdown. He’s chipped in with seven catches for 94 yards.
- Amad Anderson Jr.’s 297 receiving yards (74.3 yards per game) lead the team. He has 21 receptions on 31 targets.
- Dante Wright has caught 15 passes and compiled 177 receiving yards (44.3 per game) with one touchdown.
- Zae Baines’ 12 receptions (on 32 targets) have netted him 152 yards (38 ypg).
- Diwun Black has racked up 1.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 12 tackles.
- Tywan Francis has 26 tackles, one TFL, and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
