Memphis at Temple - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Friday, November 24th 2023 (12:00 PM EST)
Memphis -13.5 (63.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Memphis 45 - Temple: 21  (American Athletic)

 
Tigers (10 - 3) (5 - 7 - 1)
Coach Ryan Silverfield (24 - 16)
Avg Score : 39 - 29 (42 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.1 - 3.9 (#25)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
TEM is playing their 4th straight game
MEM is playing their 7th straight game
Our Line: Memphis -18.5   (SP+ MEM -24.5)

Projected Score: MEM: 41 - TEM: 22 (63)
MEM Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
MEM Travel: 875 miles, 1 hrs behind
Owls (3 - 9) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Stan Drayton (5 - 10)
Avg Score : 21 - 36 (23 - 34 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#122)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Memphis's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Memphis vs Bethune-Cookman-49.059.5W 56 - 14ON
Sat 9/9 Memphis at Arkansas State-21.057.0W 37 - 3UY
Thu 9/14 Memphis vs Navy-12.547.0W 28 - 24ON
Sat 9/23 Memphis vs Missouri+6.552.0L 27 - 34ON
Sat 9/30 Memphis vs Boise State-3.058.0W 35 - 32ON
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/13 Memphis vs Tulane+4.554.5L 21 - 31UN
Sat 10/21 Memphis at UAB-7.561.5W 45 - 21OY
Sat 10/28 Memphis at North Texas-6.570.0W 45 - 42ON
Sat 11/4 Memphis vs South Florida-13.568.5W 59 - 50ON
Sat 11/11 Memphis at Charlotte-9.551.5W 44 - 38ON
Sat 11/18 Memphis vs SMU+9.564.5L 34 - 38OY
Fri 11/24 Memphis at Temple-13.563.5W 45 - 21OY
Fri 12/29 Memphis at Iowa State+10.558.0W 36 - 26OY

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Predictions for Memphis's Schedule
Temple's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Temple vs Akron-9.555.0W 24 - 21UN
Sat 9/9 Temple at Rutgers+7.543.5L 7 - 36UN
Sat 9/16 Temple vs Norfolk State-30.555.0W 41 - 9UY
Sat 9/23 Temple vs Miami+23.046.5L 7 - 41ON
Thu 9/28 Temple at Tulsa+3.056.0L 26 - 48ON
Sat 10/7 Temple vs UTSA+14.056.0L 34 - 49ON
Sat 10/14 Temple at North Texas+8.065.5L 14 - 45UN
Fri 10/20 Temple vs SMU+24.053.0L 0 - 55ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/4 Temple vs Navy+7.046.0W 32 - 18OY
Sat 11/11 Temple at South Florida+7.570.5L 23 - 27UY
Sat 11/18 Temple at UAB+8.061.5L 24 - 34UN
Fri 11/24 Temple vs Memphis+13.563.5L 21 - 45ON

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Predictions for Temple's Schedule

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MEM#18 (.3)47% (23)39.447% (33)2.96 (98)15247% (22)3064.6 (16)#82 (.2)44% (90)28.844% (82)44% (103)4.12 (99)41.21.21.5
TEM#98 (.14)40% (94)21.139% (114)2.82 (116)9641% (71)2773.04 (123)#121 (.29)45% (109)35.746% (100)44% (98)4.83 (131)36.72.10.4
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MEM#23 (.27)44% (57)46% (40)3.27 (31)17541% (71)2704.66 (14)#87 (.19)40% (47)40% (45)40% (62)4.05 (96)480.61.9
TEM#128 (.04)32% (132)32% (133)2.58 (127)9333% (127)2163.57 (97)#100 (.23)41% (63)43% (67)40% (63)4.18 (106)45.121.3



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MEM Offense1339.44246.6%4.61.2234581523064.643%57%47%47%13%.3
TEM Defense1235.73445%4.830.4 - - - - - 56%44%46%44%13%.29
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MEM Defense1328.825.243.7%4.121.5 - - - - - 49%50%44%44%16%.2
TEM Offense1221.122.739.9%3.042.121373962773.539%60%39%41%18%.14

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Memphis1331:0822.745%64%4.141.21.21.55.11.6331.2
Temple1228:2120.638%51%4.536.72.10.45.61.8126.4
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MEM Offense1343% (111)47% (33)331524.631 (17).17 (57)2.96 (98)66% (117)8% (25)1.03 (52)
TEM Defense1256% (125)46% (100) - - - - .17 (89)3.18 (88)93% (133)10% (78)0.88 (21)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MEM Defense1349% (56)44% (82) - - - - .17 (92)2.98 (46)62% (15)9% (92)1.08 (105)
TEM Offense1239% (127)39% (114)27.696.33.59 (128).08 (106)2.82 (116)66% (116)8% (32)1.01 (61)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MEM Offense1357% (19)47% (22)24.737306.58.312.433 (11)10 (56).42 (22)1.6 (50)27% (8)39% (7).62 (5)6% (49)2.2 (23)
TEM Defense1244% (15)44% (98) - - - - - - 3 (132).45 (129)1.8 (127)29% (117)31% (84).38 (103)3% (132)2.1 (95)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MEM Defense1350% (78)44% (103) - - - - - - 11 (53).28 (75)1.7 (88)30% (112)32% (93).3 (65)7% (38)2.2 (99)
TEM Offense1260% (7)41% (71)23.642.3276.76.511.723 (51)16 (121).24 (82)1.6 (61)33% (93)35% (28).38 (57)10% (132)2.1 (44)

Memphis's Power Ratings
Memphis's Power Rating: 4.64 #36
Memphis's Offense Rating: 22.45 #24
Memphis's Defense Rating: 9.91 #71
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #63
Memphis's 2023 Expected Record: 9.10 - 3.90
Memphis's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8 #57
Memphis's Offense SP+ Rating: 36.6 #14
Memphis's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1 #112

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96

Power Ratings Matchup
Memphis: 4.64   Temple: -14.545

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Memphis: 2.8   Temple: -21.8




Temple's Power Ratings
Temple's Power Rating: -14.545 #126
Temple's Offense Rating: 12.56 #105
Temple's Defense Rating: 17.75 #128
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Temple's 2023 Expected Record: 3.80 - 8.20
Temple's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -21.8 #129
Temple's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #114
Temple's Defense SP+ Rating: 38.0 #131

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96


Memphis Scoring
Offense: 39.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 42
Defense: 28.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.2

Memphis's 2023 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 1
Record on Road: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 5 - 1
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Memphis 41
Temple 22


Total Points: 63

Temple Scoring
Offense: 21.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 22.7
Defense: 35.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 34

Temple's 2023 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 8 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202311/24Temple21Memphis45MemphisMemphis -13.5Memphis63.5Over
202210/01Memphis24Temple3MemphisMemphis -18.5Memphis50.0Under
202110/02Temple34Memphis31TempleMemphis -11Temple58.5Over
202010/24Memphis41Temple29MemphisMemphis -14.5Temple70.0Push
201910/12Temple30Memphis28TempleMemphis -3.5Temple50.0Over
201610/06Memphis34Temple27MemphisMemphis -6.5Memphis57.5Over
201511/21Temple31Memphis12TempleMemphis -1.5Temple57.0Under
201411/07Temple13Memphis16MemphisMemphis -4Temple0
201311/30Memphis21Temple41TempleMemphis -7.5Temple0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Temple464 Overs
Memphis532 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams6 - 36 - 32 - 24 - 1
Road Teams3 - 63 - 61 - 42 - 2

(#36) Memphis Info
Power Rating: 4.64 #36
Offense Rating: 22.45 #24
Defense Rating: 9.91 #71
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8 #57
Offense SP+ Rating: 36.6 #14
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1 #112
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #63
Expected Record: 9.10 - 3.90


Memphis has lost 1 straight
Memphis has won 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 6 - 0 (4 - 2 - 0 vs Spread )

Memphis Highlights
Memphis offense is efficent (#37)
Memphis offense is explosive (#67)
Memphis offense is good in red zone (#27)
Memphis offense is good on 3rd downs
Memphis Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#11)
Memphis commits very few Penalties (#67)

Memphis Deficiencies
Memphis gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#94)

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatTEMMEM
OverallOver#114#34
OffenseOff#109#20
DefenseDef#103#75
Special TeamsST#106#81
PassingPass#90#14
RushingRush#84#58
Run BlockRBLK#93#22
Pass BlockPBLK#113#16
Route RunningWR Rt#82#25
TacklingTkl#50#116
Run DefenseR Def#114#75
Pass Rush DefPRush#84#57
Coverage DefCov#90#85

Rematch from Week 13
Memphis 13.5 (63.5)
Memphis won at Temple this year (45-21)

Previous Matchups
Memphis beat Temple in 2023 (45-21)
Memphis beat Temple in 2022 (24-3)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Lincoln Financial Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: MEM | TEM
Depth Chart: MEM | TEM
Rosters: MEM | TEM
(#126) Temple Info
Power Rating: -14.545 #126
Offense Rating: 12.56 #105
Defense Rating: 17.75 #128
Overall SP+ Rating: -21.8 #129
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #114
Defense SP+ Rating: 38.0 #131
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Expected Record: 3.80 - 8.20


Temple has lost 2 straight
Temple has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 3 - 4 (2 - 5 - 0 vs Spread)

Temple Highlights
Temple offense is explosive (#26)
Temple commits very few Penalties (#38)

Temple Deficiencies
Temple has a bad TO Margin (#1)
Temple Can Not Run the Ball (#46)
Temple throws a Lot of Interceptions (#1)
Temple offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#1)
Temple run game is really bad (#9)
Temple Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Temple Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Temple has a bad defense (#41)
Temple has a bad red zone defense (#65)


  
Memphis's OC Tim Cramsey
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Seth Henigan31847667%38833298.2
Tevin Carter3560%1011120.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Blake Watson (Tr)1921152146.069
Sutton Smith6330524.826
Seth Henigan9427452.924
Brandon Thomas4617293.742
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Roc Taylor691083415.785
DeMeer Blankumsee (Tr)53901717.070
Blake Watson (Tr)5348539.263
Joseph Scates33414612.554

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Memphis's DC Matt Barnes
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chandler Martin (Tr)9417332
Geoff Cantin-Arku795112
Simeon Blair (Tr)635025
Cameron Smith570026
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chandler Martin (Tr)9417332
Gregory Rubin523313
Keveionta Spears174211
Jaylon Allen417232
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
DeAgo Brumfeld4230110
Cameron Smith570026
Simeon Blair (Tr)635025

Temple's OC Danny Langsdorf
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
E.J. Warner25644558%307623126.9
Quincy Patterson II204842%184033.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Darvon Hubbard8241235.049
Jocquez Smith7232514.551
Edward Saydee6823003.421
Quincy Patterson II4113243.224
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Amad Anderson Jr.37647317.575
David Martin-Robinson40537413.447
Dante Wright (Tr)39507413.071
Zae Baines36442112.360

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Temple's DC Everett Withers
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Magee8014404
Tywan Francis (Tr)786005
Yvandy Rigby682021
Jacob Hollins564201
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Magee8014404
Diwun Black (Tr)2910420
Tra Thomas305330
Layton Jordan244300
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tywan Francis (Tr)786005
Jordan Magee8014404
Dominick Hill470004