Cincinnati at Temple 11/19/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 11/13/2022 at 7:59 PM ET

The Cincinnati Bearcats visit Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to play the Temple Owls on Saturday. Cincinnati improved to 8-2 overall and 5-1 in the American Athletic Conference following its 27-25 victory over East Carolina on Friday night. Cincinnati gained 310 yards of total offense and allowed East Carolina to gain 454 yards of total offense. Cincinnati led 24-12 at halftime and was outscored 13-3 after the break yet held on for the victory.

Cincinnati quarterback Ben Bryant has passed for 2,602 yards with 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Charles McClelland is the leading rusher for Cincinnati with 766 yards and six touchdowns while the leading receiver is Tyler Scott with 826 yards and nine touchdown receptions. On defense, linebacker Ivan Pace Jr is the leading tackler with 103 and is also the leader in quarterback sacks with 8.0. Cincinnati has 32 quarterback sacks and seven interceptions.

The Temple Owls dropped to 3-7 overall and 1-5 in AAC play following a 43-36 loss to the Houston Cougars on Saturday. Temple gained 533 yards of total offense and allowed Houston 485 yards of total offense. Temple quarterback EJ Warner passed for 486 yards with three touchdowns, while Jose Barbon caught eight passes for 128 yards but the Temple defense could not keep Houston out of the end zone.

Temple quarterback EJ Warner has passed for 2,334 yards with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The leading rusher is Edward Saydee with 575 yards and four touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Jose Barbon with 727 yards and two touchdown receptions. On defense, linebacker Jordan Magee is the leading tackler with 77. Temple has 32 quarterback sacks and six interceptions.

Temple is coming off a disappointing loss to Houston but the Owls played very well offensively as EJ Warner passed for 486 yards and three touchdowns. Cincinnati struggled in its victory over East Carolina and the Bearcats have failed to cover the number in each of the last five, while Temple has covered the nut in four of its last five and the Owls have covered the number in each of the last five played at home. Final Score Prediction, Temple Owls win and cover ATS 27-24.

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