Temple at Memphis

Temple's defense is #20 in the country in total yards allowed and #34 in scoring defense. Meanwhile, Memphis is #28 in scoring defense, giving up just 18.8 points per contest. Temple defeated SMU 45-20 while holding the Mustangs to 288 total yards and a 25 percent third down efficiency. SMU managed only 89 rushing yards on 32 carries for a 2.8 average. The Owls ran the ball 45 times for 244 yards and quarterback Phillip Walker attempted only 18 passes and completed seven for 124 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Memphis suffered its first loss of the season at Mississippi, and while QB Riley Ferguson was 30-of-46 for 343 yards, the Tigers were hurt by his three interceptions and no touchdown passes. Doroland Dorceus rushed for 72 yards on 14 carries, but the Tigers averaged only 3.8 yards per rush. The last two meetings have gone UNDER by substantial margins, including Temple's 31-12 win last year and Memphis's 16-13 win in 2014. The Owls have gone UNDER their last five games against winning teams and Memphis has gone UNDER 17 of its last 23 versus teams with winning records. Also, the Tigers have gone UNDER four of their last five home games. The posted total is underestimating these teams' defenses. Play the UNDER.