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At Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, the Memphis Tigers (2-1) take on the North Texas Mean Green (2-2).
The Tigers are double-digit favorites (currently -12) in their matchup against the Mean Green, with the over/under at 68.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Tigers are -469 and the Mean Green are +340.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Memphis vs. North Texas
- Game Day: Saturday, September 24, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Memphis, Florida
- Stadium: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | -12 | -110 | -110 | 68.5 | -110 | -111 | -469 | +340 |
Memphis Betting Insights
- North Texas has covered the spread once in four games this season.
- Two of North Texas’ four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Memphis Stats & Insights
- Memphis is totaling 449.0 yards per game on offense, which ranks 50th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Tigers rank 96th, allowing 410.3 yards per contest.
- Memphis ranks 56th in scoring offense (34.7 points per game) and 99th in scoring defense (31.3 points allowed per game) this year.
- Memphis has struggled defensively against the pass, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS (274.7 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Tigers rank 18th-best on the other side of the ball, averaging 313.3 passing yards per game.
- Memphis is averaging 135.7 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 90th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 64th, giving up 135.7 rushing yards per contest.
- In addition to a 59.1% third-down percentage allowed on defense, which ranks worst in the FBS, Memphis has posted the 55th-ranked third-down percentage (42.5%) on offense.
- With six forced turnovers (24th in the FBS) against one turnover committed (sixth in the FBS), Memphis’ +5 turnover margin is the ninth-best in college football.
Memphis’ Best Players
- Seth Henigan has thrown for 940 yards (313.3 ypg) to lead Memphis, completing 67.4% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 35 rushing yards on 25 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Jevyon Ducker, has carried the ball 20 times for 147 yards (49.0 per game), scoring two times.
- Brandon Thomas has piled up 107 yards on 30 carries, scoring two times.
- Gabriel Rogers has hauled in 12 catches for 214 yards (71.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. .
- Joe Scates has caught three passes for 151 yards (50.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Eddie Lewis has compiled 10 catches for 150 yards, an average of 50.0 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Geoff Cantin-Arku has 1.0 sack to lead the team, and also has 1.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
- Jaylon Allen, Memphis’ tackle leader, has 26 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Quindell Johnson leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 25 tackles and two passes defended.
North Texas Betting Insights
- North Texas has covered the spread once in four games this year.
- Two of North Texas’ four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
North Texas Stats & Insights
- North Texas’ defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, surrendering 502.5 total yards per game, which ranks sixth-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 32nd with 475.5 total yards per contest.
- North Texas has been struggling defensively, ranking 17th-worst with 36.5 points surrendered per game. It has been better offensively, posting 31.8 points per contest (73rd-ranked).
- North Texas has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking 10th-worst with 292.3 passing yards surrendered per game. It has been more productive offensively, putting up 255.0 passing yards per contest (56th-ranked).
- North Texas ranks 13th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game on defense (210.3), but at least it has been playing well on offense, ranking 25th-best in rushing yards per contest (220.5).
- North Texas has been struggling on third down, ranking 16th-worst with a 48.3% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, compiling a 38.0% third-down rate (81st-ranked).
- North Texas owns a -3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
North Texas’ Best Players
- Austin Aune leads North Texas with 945 yards on 58-of-106 passing with nine touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Ayo Adeyi has rushed for 330 yards on 48 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
- Oscar Adaway III has run for 298 yards across 57 carries, scoring four touchdowns.
- Roderic Burns has registered 13 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 275 (68.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 19 times and has one touchdown.
- Jay Maclin has put up a 158-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught six passes on 12 targets.
- Jyaire Shorter’s eight catches (on 14 targets) have netted him 151 yards (37.8 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Mazin Richards leads the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has 1.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
- KD Davis, North Texas’ tackle leader, has 21 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Adaway leads the team with zero interceptions, while also recording 21 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
