Blake Watson and the Memphis Tigers (3-1) will host Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos (2-2) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET, in a matchup featuring a pair of outstanding rushers.
The Tigers last took to the field against the Missouri Tigers, and they fell short 34-27. The Broncos fell short in their last outing by a final score of 18-16 against the UCF Knights.
In that last outing for the Tigers, Seth Henigan completed 31 of 47 passing attempts (66.0%) and totaled 316 yards through the air, connecting on three touchdown passes but giving away two interceptions. Watson had 18 rushing attempts and wound up with 47 yards while also hauling in nine receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown. Roc Taylor ended the contest with seven catches for 143 yards.
In the Broncos’ last game, Taylen Green threw for 162 yards on 12-22 passing (54.5%), throwing one touchdown, plus 11 rushing attempts for 25 yards and one rushing touchdown. Jeanty rushed for two touchdowns while racking up 205 yards on 23 attempts. He also hauled in four receptions for 49 yards. Eric McAlister gained 90 yards on five receptions with one score.
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Memphis Players to Watch
- Henigan leads his team with 1,107 passing yards (276.8 per game) and has a 69.4% completion percentage (102-of-147), throwing eight touchdown passes and five interceptions. He also has 68 rushing yards on 31 carries (with three touchdowns), averaging 17 yards per game.
- Watson has rushed for a team-leading 342 yards on 58 carries (85.5 yards per game) while scoring four touchdowns. He also averages 53.3 receiving yards per game, grabbing 24 passes for 213 yards and one touchdown.
- Sutton Smith has run for 142 yards on 29 carries (35.5 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
- This season Taylor has 22 receptions for a team-high 297 receiving yards (74.3 per game) and one touchdown.
- DeMeer Blankumsee has 166 receiving yards on 15 receptions, with one touchdown, averaging 41.5 yards per game.
Boise State Players to Watch
- Green leads the team with 738 passing yards (184.5 yards per game) and has a 53.2% completion percentage this year (58-of-109) while throwing four touchdowns with four interceptions. He also has 128 rushing yards on 27 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 32 yards per game.
- Jeanty has taken 73 carries for a team-leading 407 rushing yards (101.8 yards per game) while scoring six touchdowns. He’s also caught 18 passes for 285 yards with two touchdowns through the air.
- McAlister has 20 catches and paces his team with 328 receiving yards (82 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Stefan Cobbs has 145 receiving yards on 14 receptions, with one touchdown, averaging 36.3 yards per game.
Memphis vs. Boise State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | -3 | -105 | -115 | 58.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Memphis | Boise State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 37 (36) | 27.8 (79) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 18.8 (38) | 30.8 (100) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (83) | 6 (65) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 8 (20) | 6 (55) |
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