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One of the top rushers in college football will be on display when Blake Watson and the Memphis Tigers (4-2) visit the UAB Blazers (2-5) on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The Blazers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5.5), versus the Tigers (with an over/under of 63 points).
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Game Info for Memphis vs. UAB
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama
- Stadium: Protective Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | -5.5 | -111 | -109 | 63 | -110 | -110 | -229 | +186 |
Memphis Pick Insights
- Memphis has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- Memphis has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Memphis’ five games with a set total.
Memphis Stats & Insights
- Memphis is compiling 426.8 yards per game on offense (41st in the FBS), and rank 62nd defensively, yielding 369.5 yards allowed per game.
- On offense, Memphis ranks 33rd in the FBS with 34 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 49th in points allowed (369.5 points allowed per contest).
- Memphis is putting up 284.3 passing yards per game on offense (28th in the FBS), and ranks 58th defensively with 218.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- On offense, Memphis ranks 82nd in the FBS with 142.5 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 83rd in rushing yards allowed per contest (150.7).
- Memphis ranks 88th in third-down percentage this year (37.8%), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with a 28.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With eight forced turnovers (79th in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (66th in the FBS), Memphis’ -1-1 turnover margin ranks 76th in college football.
Memphis’ Best Players
- Seth Henigan has compiled 1,697 yards (282.8 ypg) on 144-of-218 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 129 rushing yards (21.5 ypg) on 50 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Watson has 468 rushing yards on 82 carries, scoring six touchdowns. He’s also added 233 yards (38.8 per game) on 26 catches with one touchdown.
- Sutton Smith has been handed the ball 35 times this year and racked up 169 yards (28.2 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Roc Taylor’s leads his squad with 507 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 34 receptions (out of 50 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- DeMeer Blankumsee has hauled in 25 receptions totaling 357 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Andres Fox paces the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has one TFL and eight tackles.
- Chandler Martin, Memphis’ top tackler, has 43 tackles, five TFL, and one sack this year.
- DJ Bell leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 14 tackles and one pass defended.
UAB Betting Insights
- UAB has a 4-3-0 record against the spread this year.
- UAB is a 2-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- UAB games have hit the over in four out of seven opportunities (57.1%).
UAB Pick Insights
- UAB ranks 35th in total yards per game (437.6), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with 428.4 total yards conceded per contest.
- UAB’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, allowing 36.6 points per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 58th with 30.1 points per contest.
- UAB’s passing attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 294 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 226.1 passing yards per game, which ranks 69th.
- UAB ranks 80th in rushing yards per game (143.6), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 202.3 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- UAB has been struggling on third down, ranking worst with a 53.9% third-down conversion percentage allowed per game. It has been better on offense, regstering a 41.5% third-down rate (56th-ranked).
- UAB sports a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 50th in the FBS.
UAB’s Best Players
- Jacob Zeno has compiled 1,905 yards (272.1 ypg) while completing 74.4% of his passes and collecting 12 touchdown passes with six interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 135 yards with four touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Jermaine Brown Jr., has carried the ball 70 times for 327 yards (46.7 per game), with eight touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 261 receiving yards (37.3 per game) on 25 catches.
- Isaiah Jacobs has run for 249 yards across 55 attempts, scoring three touchdowns.
- Tejhaun Palmer has totaled 25 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 386 (55.1 yards per game). He’s been targeted 36 times and has three touchdowns.
- Amare Thomas has 35 receptions (on 45 targets) for a total of 326 yards (46.6 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Desmond Little has racked up three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and 16 tackles.
- UAB’s leading tackler, Keondre Swoopes, has 37 tackles and one interception this year.
- BJ Mayes has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 21 tackles and three passes defended.
