COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Army enters at 1-1 with a loss in its most recent game, but its offense has been highly productive through two games, led by a run-heavy attack and a scoring average over 40 points per game. Temple is 1-2 and has dropped two straight, with the defense giving up 30.0 points per game and 414.7 yards per game. Temple has moved the ball at a decent clip with 359.0 yards per game and 31.7 points per game, but its defense has been much less reliable than Army's offense is explosive. Army's ability to run the ball should give it an edge in time of possession and game control.
Army has the better offensive ceiling and the clearer matchup edge, especially on the ground, so the projection leans toward an Army win by one score. Temple has been more competitive against the spread, but its defense has allowed too much yardage and points to trust against a power run team that can control tempo. The projected final score is Army Black Knights 31, Temple Owls 24.