Army Black Knights Face Temple Owls in Key AAC Showdown

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Army Black Knights are set to face the Temple Owls in an American Athletic Conference (AAC) game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Thursday night encounter promises to be a clash of contrasting forms, with Army looking to continue their unbeaten streak in the 2024 college football season.

The Black Knights, who are making their debut in the AAC, come into the game with a 3-0 record, having dominated their opponents by a substantial margin of 75 points thus far. In their last outing, they secured a commanding 37-14 victory over Rice. Senior quarterback has been pivotal in Army’s success, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities by accounting for 252 total yards and five touchdowns against Rice. His performance included rushing for 145 yards and three touchdowns and completing six of nine passes for 107 yards and two more scores.

Conversely, Temple Owls have endured a challenging start to the season with a 1-3 record. The team saw a glimmer of hope with a 45-29 victory in their previous game, yet they have struggled overall, posting a minus-67 point differential. Senior wide receiver has been a standout performer for the Owls, with 26 receptions for 352 yards and three touchdowns in four games.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with Army favored by 12.5 points according to the latest betting odds. The total points over/under for the game is set at 46.5. Army is averaging 429.7 total yards per game, while Temple averages 318.5 yards.

Defensively, junior linebacker leads Army with 14 tackles so far this season, having made significant contributions in previous campaigns. Meanwhile, Temple relies on senior linebacker D.J. Woodbury Sr., who tops the team’s tackling chart with 38 tackles, including a remarkable performance of 15 tackles in a recent game.

SportsLine‘s model predicts a slightly higher scoring game than the odds suggest, projecting a total of 48 combined points. The model also indicates a favorite against the spread, stating that one side is likely to prevail in more than 50% of their simulations.

The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, providing numerous viewing options for fans, including streaming services with promotional offers. As the Black Knights aim for a clean sweep in their first AAC campaign, the Owls hope to recalibrate their season’s course with a significant upset against a formidable opponent.