ncaaf Game Recap
Temple Falls 45-3 to Pirates - Recap
East Carolina got a 146-yard performance from Keaton Mitchell as a key part of its 45-3 victory over the Owls on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
East Carolina was the ATS victor, as they covered the -15.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 52.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Keaton Mitchell rushed for 146 yards, while Rahjai Harris added 43 yards in the win. Ryan Jones and C.J. Johnson added 102 and 40 receiving yards respectively.
Justin Lynch rushed for 54 yards for Temple, while Malik Cooper added 19 yards. Justin Lynch threw for 20 yards for the Owls, while receivers Randle Jones and Jordan Smith had 32 and 13 yards respectively.
Temple lost the offensive yardage battle to East Carolina 450-168 yards in Saturday's game. East Carolina had more first downs as that total ended up 22-11.
The time of possession battle favored East Carolina as their offense was on the field for 32:19, longer than the 27:41 of their opponents.
East Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Memphis. Temple will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Houston.