Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Temple Owls Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Temple Owls

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (+17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (2-0) are hitting the road to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will meet the Temple Owls (0-2). Coastal Carolina opens as 17.5-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 52.5.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head into this game 2-0 this season. In their last contest, the Chanticleers faced the William & Mary Tribe and walked away with a win by a score of 40-21. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers rushed the ball a total of 47 times and amassed 277 yards, earning them an average of 5.9 yards per attempt. When all was said and done, they ran 73 plays which gave them a total of 456 yards. Coastal Carolina gave up 15 pass completions on 29 tries for 177 yards, and a completion percentage of 51.7%. In the running game, the Chanticleers gave up 142 yds on 40 attempts, which averages out to 3.6 yds per rush allowed.

The Chanticleers have racked up 1,008 total yards this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Coastal Carolina has totaled 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 2 different times. Coastal Carolina has amassed 48 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 9 infractions for 80 yards. As a unit they maintain an average of 285.5 yards on the ground ranking them 8th in college football. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are averaging 47.5 points per game.

Concerning passing yards, the Chanticleers have given up 411 yds which has them sitting in 78th in college football. They are conceding 205.5 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 51.8%. In total, they have relinquished 338.0 yards per contest which has them ranked 81st in Division 1. They have given up 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 4 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per rush and 132.5 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 265 yards via the ground game in 2 contests. The Chanticleers rank 85th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 24.0 PPG.

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The Owls step onto the field holding a record of 0-2 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Owls took a loss by a final score of 38-11 when they played the Navy Midshipmen. Temple rushed for 1.8 yards per carry, finishing the game with 35 yards on 20 attempts. The Owls finished with 312 yds while running 66 plays (4.7 yards per play). The Owls passing defense gave up a completion rate of 55.6%, relinquishing 112 yds on 5 out of 9 through the air. Temple relinquished 51 attempts on the ground for 297 yds (5.8 yds per rush).

The Temple Owls hold an average of 254.5 yards per game, ranking them 124th in college football. The Temple offense has 114 yards of penalties on 17 infractions, which is 24th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 52.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 104 yards for this season. They have given away 4 interceptions while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 29 1st downs. Concerning how much they score, the Owls are ranked 132nd in Division 1 with 7.0 points per contest. For the season thus far, the Owls have a total of 405 passing yards not to mention an average of 202.5 throwing yards per game, which ranks 90th in D-1.

Temple has given up a total of 517 yards rushing (258.5 yards per game) as well as 5 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have allowed the opposition 5 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 135.0 yards per outing, ranking them 31st in the nation. Their defense has totaled no fumbles and no picks on the campaign. The Owls defense has taken the field for 125 plays, which is good for 58th in the nation. The Owls are relinquishing 44.5 PPG, which puts them 131st in college football. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 89 points.

Who will win tonight's Chanticleers/Owls college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Chanticleers -17.5

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