The Mustangs will play the Owls on Friday, October 20th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Lincoln Financial Field. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2023 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between SMU and Temple taking place at Lincoln Financial Field. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - SMU has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Temple is 93.00.
- Away SMU - Heading into Week 8, SMU currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the American Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Temple - Temple has a 2-2 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2023 Week 8 matchup, they rank 2nd in the American Conference for home team wins. Like the SMU away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, SMU ranks 4th (200) in the American Conference, with Temple currently ranking 10th (153) for points scored in the American Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2023, SMU stands 13th (102) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Temple sits at 3rd (249) in the American Conference for points against in the 2023 season so far.
- Team Records - SMU has a 4-2 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Temple currently 2-5 for the 2023 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild clash as SMU battles Temple at Lincoln Financial Field on October 20th... The Week 8 showdown promises to be explosive, with both teams hungry for a victory... According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, SMU holds a commanding 99.33 rating, while Temple trails at 93.00... SMU boasts a 4-2 record, while Temple currently sits at 2-5... This matchup is a must-watch for college football fans, so bet this game at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM... Review this game's prop bets to elevate your excitement... Compare the odds below and get ready for an epic clash on the gridiron...
Best Mustangs at Owls Odds
| Underdog Temple | Favorite SMU |
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| Underdog Temple | Favorite SMU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
SMU is a -23.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Temple is a +23.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
SMU is a -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Temple is a +950 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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SMU
Temple
10/20/23 7:00pm EDT | -23.5 -110+23.5 -110 |
Underdog Temple - Temple bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +23.5 Temple underdog bet wins if they lose by 23 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 24 or more.
Favorite SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -23.5 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 24 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 23 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
SMU at Temple Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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SMU
Temple
First Team To Score
10/20/23 7:00pm EDT | -275+210Bet |
SMU
Temple
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/20/23 7:00pm EDT | -400+250+10000Bet |
SMU
Temple
Game to Overtime
10/20/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
SMU
Temple
Both Teams Score 10+
10/20/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes -400No +280Bet |
| BetMGM | |
SMU
Temple
Both Teams Score 20+
10/20/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +160No -210Bet |
SMU
Temple
Both Teams Score 30+
10/20/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +850No -2000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 8 | SMU vs Temple Friday, October 20th, 2023 | SMU 55, TEM 0 Lincoln Financial Field | SMU by 55 |
| 2020 Week 10 | SMU vs Temple Saturday, November 7th, 2020 | SMU 47, TEM 23 Lincoln Financial Field | SMU by 24 |
| 2019 Week 8 | Temple vs SMU Saturday, October 19th, 2019 | SMU 45, TEM 21 Gerald J. Ford Stadium | SMU by 24 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #22 SMU | 8-0 | 1.000 | 11 | 3 | 542 | 249 | 6-0 | 5-2 | L1 |
| Temple | 1-7 | 0.125 | 3 | 9 | 253 | 428 | 3-4 | 0-5 | L3 |
SMU & Temple Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
SMU Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM SMU YR: futures available
Temple Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Temple YR: futures available
SMU & Temple Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Louisiana Tech vs SMU | SMU 38, LT 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | SMU vs Oklahoma | OU 28, SMU 11 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Prairie View A&M vs SMU | SMU 69, PV 0 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | SMU vs TCU | TCU 34, SMU 17 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Charlotte vs SMU | SMU 34, CLT 16 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | SMU vs East Carolina | SMU 31, ECU 10 Thursday, October 12th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Temple | SMU 55, TEM 0 Friday, October 20th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Tulsa vs SMU | SMU 69, TLSA 10 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | SMU vs Rice | SMU 36, RICE 31 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | North Texas vs SMU | SMU 45, UNT 21 Friday, November 10th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | SMU vs Memphis | SMU 38, MEM 34 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Navy vs SMU | SMU 59, NAVY 14 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week 14 | SMU vs Tulane | SMU 26, TULN 14 Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 |
| Bowls | SMU vs Boston College Wasabi Fenway Bowl | BC 23, SMU 14 Thursday, December 28th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Akron vs Temple | TEM 24, AKR 21 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Temple vs Rutgers | RUTG 36, TEM 7 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Norfolk State vs Temple | TEM 41, NORF 9 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Miami (FL) vs Temple | MIA 41, TEM 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Temple vs Tulsa | TLSA 48, TEM 26 Thursday, September 28th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | UTSA vs Temple | UTSA 49, TEM 34 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Temple vs North Texas | UNT 45, TEM 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Temple | SMU 55, TEM 0 Friday, October 20th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Navy vs Temple | TEM 32, NAVY 18 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Temple vs South Florida Stars | USF 27, TEM 23 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Temple vs UAB | UAB 34, TEM 24 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Memphis vs Temple | MEM 45, TEM 21 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the SMU vs Temple College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the SMU vs Temple Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the SMU vs Temple Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.