Game of the Week

Temple at Ohio

2:00pm, 27 November, ESPNU

Game time question for Temple:

Can the defense hold the Bobcats to less than 100 yards rushing?

With the #1 rushing defense in the conference, Temple must have another stellar performance by their defensive line. Only once has Ohio run for less than 100 yards and still come away with a win, and they haven't broken the 100 yard barrier in any of their losses.  The Owls on the other hand have only 4 times allowed opponents to rush for greater than 100 yards, and in those games they are 3-1.

Game time question for Ohio:

Can the defense for force the Owls to the air?

With Temple's Bernard Pierce ranked #8 nationally in rushing yards, it is probably a solid bet that Temple will attempt to dominate the game on the ground. If Ohio can find a way to stymie Pierce and force Temple to pass, it will give their secondary an opportunity to come away with a pick six.  Twice this season, the Ohio defensive backs have scored on an interception in wins decided by less than seven points.