Utah State vs Temple Prediction College Football Picks 9/21/24

In this article, we will formulate a Utah State vs Temple prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 4 matchup. 

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 1-2 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 38-21 in their last game. Utah State led 14-3 in the second quarter, but they allowed the next 25 points in the loss. The Aggies were outgained by a total of 460-385, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 3-16 on third down in the game. Bryson Barnes threw for 223 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Rahsul Faison rushed for 115 yards on 19 carries. 

Utah State defeated Robert Morris by a score of 36-14 in their first game, but they lost to USC by a score of 48-0 in their second game. The Utah State offense has scored 19 points per game with 230.3 passing yards and 176.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 33.3 points per game this season. The Aggies have gone 22.5% on third down and 3-7 on fourth down so far this season. Bryson Barnes has completed 57% of his passes for 524 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Jalen Royals has caught 15 passes for 168 yards and one score. 

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 0-3 this season after they lost to Coastal Carolina by a score of 28-20 in their last game. Temple trailed 21-3 in the second quarter, but they did a good job of battling back within one possession. The Owls outgained Coastal Carolina by a total of 314-287, turned the ball over two times, and went 7-15 on third down in the game. Evan Simon threw for 185 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Dante Wright caught nine passes for 99 yards and one score. 

Temple lost to Oklahoma by a score of 51-3 in their first game and Navy by a score of 38-11 in their second game. The Temple offense has scored 11.3 points per game with 196.7 passing yards and 77.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 39 points per game this season. The Owls have gone 33.3% on third down and 4-7 on fourth down through three games. Forrest Brock was the starting quarterback, but he is out with an injury and is questionable for this game. Dante Wright has caught 23 passes for 236 yards and two scores. 

Utah State vs Temple Prediction 

Utah State is coming off of a loss against Utah last week, but they played pretty well and should have some confidence from the game. The Aggies are looking for their first win against a FBS team this season and they will face a Temple team that is currently winless. The Owls were beaten up in their first two games, but they did play better last week against Coastal. Both of these teams have had their struggles this season, but I think Utah State will at least have some confidence after hanging with Utah. Take the Aggies on the road. 

David Racey's Pick: Utah State -6