Temple vs. UCF Prediction: Knights Look to Make it Six Straight Over Owls

UCF is 4-1 overall and unbeaten in American Athletic Conference. Temple is 2-3 and coming off a 24- 3 loss to Memphis. UCF leads the all-time series 7-2 and has won five straight over the Owls.

Temple's offense is one of the worst in the country. UCF's defense is the best in college football. The Knights won last season's game 49-7. They have won six straight games over Temple. They are ranked in top 10 in scoring defense. Temple's running game is ineffective. Their offensive line has no holes. In contrast, UCf's offensive linemen have fewest sacks. Its defensive backs are solid. It's been a while since UCFA has allowed more than 20 points against anyone. Last season, they won the game in Philadelphia. This year, it's in Orlando.

John Rhys Plumlee is the team's leading rusher with 413 yards. Javon Baker is a leading receiver with 395 yards this season. Isaiah Bowser is one of the best running backs in the AAC. Temple's defense is very good. The Owls have 20 sacks as a team through five games. Colton Boomer and Camden Price are good in kicking. The team won last season's game. It's a good team. UCF scores more points than Cincinnati and SMU averages more yards than UCf. In the other team, Temple allows the fewest yards per game in AAC and ranks in top 20 nationally in scoring and total defense.

Temple defense may have some success against UCF early, but it's hard to see the Owls being able to sustain drives in any meaningful way. The best chance for the Temple will be with big plays. UCf has hardly been susceptible to the big play and will gradually pull away.

Temple and UCF are going to play each other.