The Memphis Tigers (3-1) and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-3) square off at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
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When is Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee and when does it start?
This matchup between the Tigers and Blue Raiders will happen on Saturday, September 28, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee
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Memphis Stats & Insights
The Tigers head into the matchup after losing 56-44 to the Navy Midshipmen in their last outing on Sept. 21.
Memphis ranks 42nd in total offense (433.8 yards per game) and 42nd in total defense (310.0 yards allowed per game) this season.
The Tigers rank 30th in pass offense (281.5 passing yards per game) and 32nd in pass defense (168.5 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
Memphis is compiling 152.3 rushing yards per game on offense (73rd in the FBS), and ranks 78th on the other side of the ball with 141.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Tigers rank 36th in scoring offense (35.5 points per game) and 56th in scoring defense (21.3 points allowed per game) this season.
Middle Tennessee Stats & Insights
Last time out, the Blue Raiders lost 45-17 to the Duke Blue Devils.
Middle Tennessee has been struggling defensively, ranking fifth-worst with 491.8 total yards surrendered per game. It has been better offensively, putting up 354.0 total yards per contest (96th-ranked).
The Blue Raiders’ defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, allowing 342.0 passing yards per game, which ranks worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 44th with 261.0 passing yards per contest.
Middle Tennessee’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 93.0 rushing yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 82nd with 149.8 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
The Blue Raiders have plenty of room to improve, as they rank 19th-worst in points per game (18.3) this season and fifth-worst in points allowed per game (42.8).
Memphis Key Players to Watch
Seth Henigan has thrown for 1,112 yards (278.0 ypg) to lead Memphis, completing 63.5% of his passes and recording seven touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 46 rushing yards (11.5 ypg) on 22 carries.
The team’s top rusher, Mario Anderson, has carried the ball 58 times for 320 yards (80.0 per game), with seven touchdowns this year. He’s also caught 14 passes for 82 yards (20.5 per game).
This season Brandon Thomas has taken 20 carries for 139 yards (34.8 per game) and three touchdowns.
Roc Taylor’s 264 receiving yards (66.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has 17 receptions with one touchdown.
Koby Drake has put up a 187-yard season so far (46.8 receiving yards per game), hauling in 17 passes.
DeMeer Blankumsee’s 13 grabs have netted him 160 yards (40.0 ypg).
Middle Tennessee Key Players to Watch
Nicholas Vattiato leads Middle Tennessee with 1,002 passing yards (250.5 ypg) on 86-of-132 passing with five touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
Jaiden Credle’s team-high 194 rushing yards (48.5 per game) have come on 39 carries, with two touchdowns this year.
This season Terry Wilkins has rushed for 97 yards (24.3 per game) on 29 carries.
Omari Kelly’s team-high 297 receiving yards (74.3 yards per game) have come on 18 receptions with three touchdowns.
Holden Willis has grabbed 16 passes for 259 yards (64.8 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Myles Butler’s 10 grabs are good enough for 133 yards (33.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
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