UTSA (5-5) hosts Temple (3-7) in a crucial AAC matchup at the Alamodome, with the Roadrunners seeking bowl eligibility for their fifth consecutive season.

Temple enters the game in turmoil after firing head coach Stan Drayton following their overtime win against Florida Atlantic. Everett Withers takes over as interim coach for the struggling Owls program.

UTSA comes in as a 16.5-point favorite, riding their high-powered offense led by quarterback Owen McCown, who has thrown for 1,433 yards and 10 touchdowns in his last four games. The Roadrunners' passing attack features three receivers with over 40 catches each.

Temple's offense ranks 123rd nationally, averaging just 19.1 points per game. Their defense struggles particularly against the run, ranking near the bottom of FBS teams. One bright spot is kicker Maddux Trujillo, who has made four field goals from 54+ yards, including kicks from 60 and 64 yards.

WALK OFF FIELD GOAL FOR MADDUX TRUJILLO 🦉#TempleTUFF pic.twitter.com/9ocBJOTn5K

The total sits at 55.5 points, with UTSA going over in their last five games, averaging 82 points combined in their previous three contests.

ZAH FRAZIER 2ND INT OF THE NIGHT!!#AmericanWay x @UTSAFTBL pic.twitter.com/haUu7wRy2h

Best Bet Predictions:

• UTSA -16.5
• Over 55.5

UTSA's established passing game and Temple's recent coaching change make the Roadrunners strong favorites to cover the spread and secure bowl eligibility. Expect UTSA to capitalize early against Temple's struggling defense in what should be a high-scoring affair.

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