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Temple @ Memphis

Current Records: Temple 2-2; Memphis 3-1

What to Know

The Temple Owls have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. Temple and the Memphis Tigers will face off in an American Athletic battle at noon ET Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. These two teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

The Owls kept a clean sheet against the Massachusetts Minutemen last week and took the contest 28 to nothing. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Temple had established a 21 to nothing advantage. Their WR Adonicas Sanders filled up the stat sheet, catching four passes for one TD and 101 yards. E.J. Warner's 50-yard touchdown toss to Sanders in the fourth quarter made for one of the most memorable moments of the afternoon.

Temple's defense was a presence as well, as it got past UMass' offensive line to sack the quarterback four times for a total loss of 22 yards. It was a group effort with five guys contributing.

Meanwhile, Memphis had a touchdown and change to spare in a 44-34 victory over the North Texas Mean Green last week. Memphis' RB Brandon Thomas was one of the most active players for the team, punching in two rushing touchdowns.

The Owls have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 18.5-point spread they are up against. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a two-game streak of ATS wins.

Temple is now 2-2 while the Tigers sit at 3-1. Temple is 0-1 after wins this year, Memphis 2-0.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium -- Memphis, Tennessee
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Tigers are a big 18.5-point favorite against the Owls, according to the latest college football odds.

Bettors have moved against the Tigers slightly, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 20-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Temple have won three out of their last five games against Memphis.

  • Oct 02, 2021 - Temple 34 vs. Memphis 31
  • Oct 24, 2020 - Memphis 41 vs. Temple 29
  • Oct 12, 2019 - Temple 30 vs. Memphis 28
  • Oct 06, 2016 - Memphis 34 vs. Temple 27
  • Nov 21, 2015 - Temple 31 vs. Memphis 12