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Florida Atlantic Owls Set to Face off Against Temple Owls in AAC Showdown on ESPN+ after Losing Starting Quarterback to Injury

In Week 12 of American Athletic Conference action, the Florida Atlantic Owls are set to face off against the Temple Owls on November 16th at 2:00 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field. Florida Atlantic, currently on a four-game losing streak, will look to bounce back after a tough loss to East Carolina. Temple, on a two-game losing streak, will aim to secure a victory after a challenging matchup against Tulane. Temple opens as the betting favorite at -1.5, with the current line at Temple -2.5. This game airing on ESPN+ promises an exciting and competitive showdown between these two teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Owls +120 | Owls -140
• Spread: Owls +2.5 (-110) | Owls -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 51 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Temple will win straight-up is 58%.

Florida Atlantic vs Temple Stats

Florida Atlantic Owls

The Florida Atlantic Owls have been struggling this season, coming off a 49-14 loss against East Carolina. Quarterback Kasen Weisman has replaced the injured Cam Fancher and is expected to start going forward. The offense is averaging 370.1 total yards per game, with a rushing game ranked 60th nationally. The defense is allowing an average of 428.8 total yards per game and struggling to keep opponents out of the end zone, giving up 32.2 points per game. The team's power ranking is 119, with a ranking of 100 in offense, 102 in defense, and a 2-7 record this season.

Temple Owls Analysis

The Temple Owls have struggled this season with a 2-7 record, including a recent 52-6 loss to Tulane. Quarterback Evan Simon has been a bright spot, with solid passing stats, but the team's total offense ranks 126th nationally. Defensively, they are allowing 414.2 yards per game and 37.2 points per game. Several key players are listed as questionable or out due to undisclosed injuries. In power rankings, Temple is ranked 125th, with their offense ranked 117th and defense ranked 124th. When facing Florida Atlantic, they have a 0-0 record in their last 3 matchups.

Florida Atlantic Owls Lose Starting Quarterback to Season-Ending Injury; Temple Favored in Matchup due to Defensive Advantages

The Florida Atlantic Owls are facing a setback as starting quarterback Cam Fancher has sustained a season-ending injury. Both teams have experienced defensive challenges, with Temple holding a slight advantage by conceding 36.8 points in their past four games, compared to Florida Atlantic's 43.0 points allowed in the same span. Considering these factors, it is recommended to favor the Temple Owls to secure a victory and end their losing streak in this upcoming matchup.

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